Luxembourg to Bologna
1h 16m The flight from Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) covers 684 km (425 miles) and takes approximately 1h 16m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 144°, passing near 47.1° N, 8.9° 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 | 1h 15m | 1h 40m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 53m | 1h 18m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 46m | 1h 11m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 48m | 1h 13m |
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
| LUX | BLQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Luxembourg-Findel International Airport | Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport |
| City | Luxembourg | Bologna |
| Country | Luxembourg | Italy |
| ICAO | ELLX | LIPE |
| Coordinates | 49.6268, 6.2121 | 44.5354, 11.2887 |
| Elevation | 1,234 ft | 123 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Luxembourg to Bologna?
A non-stop flight from Luxembourg (LUX) to Bologna (BLQ) takes about 1h 16m. The great-circle distance is 684 km (425 miles, 369 nautical miles), flying south-east on an initial bearing of 144°.
How far is Luxembourg from Bologna?
684 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 425 miles or 369 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 LUX and BLQ?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 684 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.
Other routes from Luxembourg
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.