FCO
Rome
Italy
5,877 km
3,652 miles
SUT
Sumbawanga
Tanzania
Distance
5,877 km
3,652 mi / 3,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
156°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

FCO SUT
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Sumbawanga Airport
IATA Code FCO SUT
ICAO Code LIRF HTSU
City Rome Sumbawanga
Country Italy Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 15 ft 5,920 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -7.970000, 31.670000

Rome (FCO) to Sumbawanga (SUT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) in Sumbawanga, Tanzania is 5,877 kilometers (3,652 miles / 3,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 Tanzania. 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 05:30 in Rome, it's 06:30 in Sumbawanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,905 feet between the two airports. Sumbawanga 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 Sumbawanga (SUT) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 342° (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 Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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