ELS
East London
South Africa
8,473 km
5,265 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
8,473 km
5,265 mi / 4,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ELS FCO
Airport Name Ben Schoeman Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code ELS FCO
ICAO Code FAEL LIRF
City East London Rome
Country South Africa Italy
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Rome
Elevation 435 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -33.040000, 27.830000 41.800000, 12.250000

East London (ELS) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 8,473 kilometers (5,265 miles / 4,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 South Africa 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 07:11 in East London, it's 06:11 in Rome.

The return flight from Rome (FCO) to East London (ELS) follows a heading of 167° (south 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 Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) and Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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