The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea is 14,069 kilometers (8,742 miles / 7,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Italy with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:26 in Rome, it's 03:26 in Nadzab. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Nadzab (LAE) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 319° (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 Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.