FCO
Rome
Italy
8,160 km
5,071 miles
PZB
Pietermaritzburg
South Africa
Distance
8,160 km
5,071 mi / 4,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Rome
Heading
164°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

FCO PZB
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Pietermaritzburg Airport
IATA Code FCO PZB
ICAO Code LIRF FAPM
City Rome Pietermaritzburg
Country Italy South Africa
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 15 ft 2,423 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -29.650000, 30.400000

Rome (FCO) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa is 8,160 kilometers (5,071 miles / 4,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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 13:02 in Rome, it's 13:02 in Pietermaritzburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,408 feet between the two airports. Pietermaritzburg Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 346° (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 Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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