AMS to BLQ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is 988 km (614 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 45m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (BLQ to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Bologna?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is 988 km (614 mi, 534 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMS to BLQ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. BLQ is roughly southeast of AMS.
How is the AMS to BLQ route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-BLQ in IATA codes and EHAM-LIPE in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is BLQ (LIPE).
| AMS | BLQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | LIPE |
| Country | Netherlands | Italy |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 123 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #185 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LIPE starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
BLQ sits 134 ft (41 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to BLQ
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AZ, KL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Bologna?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) are 988 km (614 mi, 534 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to BLQ?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and BLQ takes about 1h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is BLQ from AMS?
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) lies roughly southeast of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to BLQ?
1 airline appear on the AMS-BLQ route in the open dataset, including China Eastern Airlines.
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