AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
3,995 km
2,482 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
3,995 km
2,482 mi / 2,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
325°
northwest

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AXU FCO
Airport Name Axum Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code AXU FCO
ICAO Code HAAX LIRF
City N/A Rome
Country Ethiopia Italy
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Rome
Elevation 6,959 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 38.770000 41.800000, 12.250000

Axum Airport (AXU) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 3,995 kilometers (2,482 miles / 2,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Ethiopia with Italy. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:38 in Axum Airport, it's 10:38 in Rome.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,944 feet between the two airports. Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport sits lower than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rome (FCO) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 132° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Axum Airport (AXU) and Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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