Bologna to Seoul
11h 22m The flight from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) covers 8,815 km (5,477 miles) and takes approximately 11h 22m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 47°, passing near 58.2° N, 73.7° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 16h 02m | 16h 27m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 18m | 11h 43m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 48m | 10h 13m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 22m | 10h 47m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| BLQ | ICN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport | Incheon International Airport |
| City | Bologna | Seoul |
| Country | Italy | South Korea |
| ICAO | LIPE | RKSI |
| Coordinates | 44.5354, 11.2887 | 37.4691, 126.451 |
| Elevation | 123 ft | 23 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Bologna to Seoul?
A non-stop flight from Bologna (BLQ) to Seoul (ICN) takes about 11h 22m. The great-circle distance is 8,815 km (5,477 miles, 4,760 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 47°.
How far is Bologna from Seoul?
8,815 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,477 miles or 4,760 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between BLQ and ICN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,815 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 11h 22m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.