FCO
Rome
Italy
7,971 km
4,953 miles
SBU
Springbok
South Africa
Distance
7,971 km
4,953 mi / 4,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
175°
south

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FCO SBU
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Springbok Airport
IATA Code FCO SBU
ICAO Code LIRF FASB
City Rome Springbok
Country Italy South Africa
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 15 ft 2,690 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -29.690000, 17.940000

Rome (FCO) to Springbok (SBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Springbok Airport (SBU) in Springbok, South Africa is 7,971 kilometers (4,953 miles / 4,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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 04:55 in Rome, it's 05:55 in Springbok.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,675 feet between the two airports. Springbok Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Springbok (SBU) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 356° (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 Springbok Airport (SBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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