FCO
Rome
Italy
3,971 km
2,468 miles
SHC
Shire
Ethiopia
Distance
3,971 km
2,468 mi / 2,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Rome
Heading
133°
southeast

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FCO SHC
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Shire Airport
IATA Code FCO SHC
ICAO Code LIRF HASR
City Rome Shire
Country Italy Ethiopia
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 15 ft 6,207 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 14.080000, 38.270000

Rome (FCO) to Shire (SHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Shire Airport (SHC) in Shire, Ethiopia is 3,971 kilometers (2,468 miles / 2,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Italy with Ethiopia. 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 12:58 in Rome, it's 14:58 in Shire.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,192 feet between the two airports. Shire Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shire (SHC) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 326° (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 Shire Airport (SHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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