FCO
Rome
Italy
15,397 km
9,567 miles
MKY
Mackay
Australia
Distance
15,397 km
9,567 mi / 8,313 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Rome
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FCO MKY
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Mackay Airport
IATA Code FCO MKY
ICAO Code LIRF YBMK
City Rome Mackay
Country Italy Australia
Timezone Europe/Rome Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 15 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -21.170000, 149.180000

Rome (FCO) to Mackay (MKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Mackay Airport (MKY) in Mackay, Australia is 15,397 kilometers (9,567 miles / 8,313 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 01:37 in Rome, it's 10:37 in Mackay. With a 9-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 Mackay (MKY) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 310° (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 Mackay Airport (MKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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