FCO
Rome
Italy
4,353 km
2,705 miles
NEK
Nekemte
Ethiopia
Distance
4,353 km
2,705 mi / 2,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Rome
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FCO NEK
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Nekemte Airport
IATA Code FCO NEK
ICAO Code LIRF HANK
City Rome Nekemte
Country Italy Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 15 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 9.050000, 36.600000

Rome (FCO) to Nekemte (NEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Nekemte Airport (NEK) in Nekemte, Ethiopia is 4,353 kilometers (2,705 miles / 2,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 09:34 in Rome, it's 11:34 in Nekemte.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,485 feet between the two airports. Nekemte 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 Nekemte (NEK) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 331° (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 Nekemte Airport (NEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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