FCO
Rome
Italy
6,321 km
3,928 miles
NLA
Ndola
Zambia
Distance
6,321 km
3,928 mi / 3,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
161°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FCO NLA
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Ndola Airport
IATA Code FCO NLA
ICAO Code LIRF FLND
City Rome Ndola
Country Italy Zambia
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 15 ft 4,167 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -13.000000, 28.660000

Rome (FCO) to Ndola (NLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Ndola Airport (NLA) in Ndola, Zambia is 6,321 kilometers (3,928 miles / 3,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 Zambia. 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 04:43 in Rome, it's 05:43 in Ndola.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,152 feet between the two airports. Ndola Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Ndola (NLA) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 345° (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 Ndola Airport (NLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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