Distance From Nelson Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, NSN - BLQ Distance

The distance from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is 11498 miles or 18503 kilometers or 9985 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 Nelson ( New Zealand ) to Bologna ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nelson and Bologna takes around 26 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nelson Airport, Nelson, New Zealand to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Bologna, Italy is 26 hours 25 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 • NSN - BLQ

Kilometers		18503 km
Statute Miles		11498 miles
Nautical Miles		9985 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		26 hours 25 minutes

Nelson Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Flight Route Map - NSN to BLQ Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Nelson, New Zealand and Bologna, Italy. .

Nonstop flight route between Nelson, New Zealand and Bologna, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NSN - BLQ

Time difference between Nelson (New Zealand) and Bologna (Italy) is 12 Hours.
Bologna time is 12 Hours behind Nelson.

Location	Local Time
Nelson (New Zealand)	2026-03-19, 20:08:29 NZDT
Bologna (Italy)	2026-03-19, 08:08:29 CET

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

Nelson Airport (NSN / NZNS) Nelson, New Zealand

Destination

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