FCO
Rome
Italy
7,731 km
4,804 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
7,731 km
4,804 mi / 4,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Rome
Heading
165°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

FCO JNB
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code FCO JNB
ICAO Code LIRF FAOR
City Rome Johannesburg
Country Italy South Africa
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 15 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Rome (FCO) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 7,731 kilometers (4,804 miles / 4,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:47 in Rome, it's 19:47 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,543 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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