FCO
Rome
Italy
8,536 km
5,304 miles
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Distance
8,536 km
5,304 mi / 4,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
169°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FCO PLZ
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Port Elizabeth Airport
IATA Code FCO PLZ
ICAO Code LIRF FAPE
City Rome Port Elizabeth
Country Italy South Africa
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 15 ft 226 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -33.980000, 25.620000

Rome (FCO) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is 8,536 kilometers (5,304 miles / 4,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 169°.

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 01:05 in Rome, it's 02:05 in Port Elizabeth.

The return flight from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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