Distance From King Shaka International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, DUR - BLQ Distance

The distance from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is 5274 miles or 8487 kilometers or 4580 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Durban ( South Africa ) to Bologna ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Durban and Bologna takes around 12 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Bologna, Italy is 12 hours 7 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • DUR - BLQ

Kilometers		8487 km
Statute Miles		5274 miles
Nautical Miles		4580 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 7 minutes

King Shaka International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Flight Route Map - DUR to BLQ Flight Path

Location of King Shaka International Airport & Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Durban to Bologna nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Durban, South Africa and Bologna, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DUR - BLQ

Time difference between Durban (South Africa) and Bologna (Italy) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Durban (South Africa)	2026-05-26, 10:38:00 SAST
Bologna (Italy)	2026-05-26, 10:38:00 CEST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

King Shaka International Airport (DUR / FALE) Durban, South Africa

Destination

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ / LIPE) Bologna, Italy