BLQ
Bologna
Italy
8,895 km
5,527 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
8,895 km
5,527 mi / 4,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BLQ IAH
Airport Name Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code BLQ IAH
ICAO Code LIPE KIAH
City Bologna Houston
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Chicago
Elevation 123 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 44.540000, 11.290000 29.980000, -95.340000

Bologna (BLQ) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport (BLQ) in Bologna, Italy to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 8,895 kilometers (5,527 miles / 4,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Italy with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:04 in Bologna, it's 04:04 in Houston. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Bologna (BLQ) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport (BLQ) and George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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