Distance From OR Tambo International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, JNB - BLQ Distance

The distance from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is 5000 miles or 8046 kilometers or 4342 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 Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to Bologna ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Bologna takes around 11 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Bologna, Italy is 11 hours 29 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 • JNB - BLQ

Kilometers		8046 km
Statute Miles		5000 miles
Nautical Miles		4342 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 29 minutes

OR Tambo International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport Flight Route Map - JNB to BLQ Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • JNB - BLQ

Time difference between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Bologna (Italy) is 1 Hours.
Bologna time is 1 Hours behind Johannesburg.

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-17, 02:31:21 SAST
Bologna (Italy)	2025-12-17, 01:31:21 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

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa

Destination

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