FCO
Rome
Italy
12,961 km
8,054 miles
SGP
Shay Gap
Australia
Distance
12,961 km
8,054 mi / 6,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
94°
east

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FCO SGP
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Shay Gap Airport
IATA Code FCO SGP
ICAO Code LIRF YSHG
City Rome Shay Gap
Country Italy Australia
Timezone Europe/Rome Australia/Perth
Elevation 15 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -20.420000, 120.140000

Rome (FCO) to Shay Gap (SGP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Shay Gap Airport (SGP) in Shay Gap, Australia is 12,961 kilometers (8,054 miles / 6,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Italy with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:47 in Rome, it's 03:47 in Shay Gap. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Shay Gap (SGP) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 308° (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 Shay Gap Airport (SGP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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