FCO
Rome
Italy
8,152 km
5,065 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
8,152 km
5,065 mi / 4,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FCO NKU
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code FCO NKU
ICAO Code LIRF FXNK
City Rome Nkaus
Country Italy Lesotho
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Maseru
Elevation 15 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Rome (FCO) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 8,152 kilometers (5,065 miles / 4,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 Lesotho. 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 01:50 in Rome, it's 02:50 in Nkaus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,606 feet between the two airports. Nkaus 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 Nkaus (NKU) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 348° (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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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