FCO
Rome
Italy
16,187 km
10,058 miles
SHQ
Southport Airport
Australia
Distance
16,187 km
10,058 mi / 8,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Rome
Heading
79°
east

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Airport Comparison

FCO SHQ
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Southport Airport
IATA Code FCO SHQ
ICAO Code LIRF YSPT
City Rome N/A
Country Italy Australia
Timezone Europe/Rome Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 15 ft 2 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -27.910000, 153.370000

Rome (FCO) to Southport Airport (SHQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Southport Airport (SHQ) in Southport Airport, Australia is 16,187 kilometers (10,058 miles / 8,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 18:14 in Rome, it's 02:14 in Southport Airport. With a 8-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 Southport Airport (SHQ) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 304° (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 Southport Airport (SHQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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