AWA
Awassa
Ethiopia
4,647 km
2,888 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
4,647 km
2,888 mi / 2,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
330°
north northwest

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AWA FCO
Airport Name Awassa Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code AWA FCO
ICAO Code HALA LIRF
City Awassa Rome
Country Ethiopia Italy
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Rome
Elevation 5,450 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 7.070000, 38.500000 41.800000, 12.250000

Awassa (AWA) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Awassa Airport (AWA) in Awassa, Ethiopia to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 4,647 kilometers (2,888 miles / 2,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Ethiopia with Italy. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:43 in Awassa, it's 07:43 in Rome.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,435 feet between the two airports. Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport sits lower than Awassa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rome (FCO) to Awassa (AWA) follows a heading of 139° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Awassa Airport (AWA) and Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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