FCO
Rome
Italy
7,726 km
4,801 miles
NLP
Nelspruit
South Africa
Distance
7,726 km
4,801 mi / 4,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FCO NLP
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Nelspruit Airport
IATA Code FCO NLP
ICAO Code LIRF FANS
City Rome Nelspruit
Country Italy South Africa
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 15 ft 2,875 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -25.500000, 30.910000

Rome (FCO) to Nelspruit (NLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Nelspruit Airport (NLP) in Nelspruit, South Africa is 7,726 kilometers (4,801 miles / 4,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 South Africa. 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 13:54 in Rome, it's 14:54 in Nelspruit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,860 feet between the two airports. Nelspruit Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Nelspruit (NLP) 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 Nelspruit Airport (NLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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