FCO
Rome
Italy
16,020 km
9,955 miles
MBW
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
16,020 km
9,955 mi / 8,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Rome
Heading
100°
east

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FCO MBW
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
IATA Code FCO MBW
ICAO Code LIRF YMMB
City Rome Melbourne
Country Italy Australia
Timezone Europe/Rome Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 15 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -37.980000, 145.100000

Rome (FCO) to Melbourne (MBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia is 16,020 kilometers (9,955 miles / 8,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Australia. 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 13:56 in Rome, it's 23:56 in Melbourne. With a 10-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 Melbourne (MBW) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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