FCO
Rome
Italy
7,902 km
4,910 miles
WEL
Welkom
South Africa
Distance
7,902 km
4,910 mi / 4,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
167°
south southeast

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FCO WEL
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Welkom Airport
IATA Code FCO WEL
ICAO Code LIRF FAWM
City Rome Welkom
Country Italy South Africa
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 15 ft 4,399 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -28.000000, 26.670000

Rome (FCO) to Welkom (WEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Welkom Airport (WEL) in Welkom, South Africa is 7,902 kilometers (4,910 miles / 4,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 23:18 in Rome, it's 00:18 in Welkom.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,384 feet between the two airports. Welkom Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Welkom (WEL) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 349° (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 Welkom Airport (WEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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