FCO
Rome
Italy
8,189 km
5,088 miles
VIR
Durban
South Africa
Distance
8,189 km
5,088 mi / 4,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FCO VIR
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Virginia Airport
IATA Code FCO VIR
ICAO Code LIRF FAVG
City Rome Durban
Country Italy South Africa
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 15 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -29.770000, 31.060000

Rome (FCO) to Durban (VIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Virginia Airport (VIR) in Durban, South Africa is 8,189 kilometers (5,088 miles / 4,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 03:24 in Rome, it's 04:24 in Durban.

The return flight from Durban (VIR) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 345° (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 Virginia Airport (VIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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