BIY
Bisho
South Africa
8,447 km
5,249 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
8,447 km
5,249 mi / 4,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
349°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BIY FCO
Airport Name Bisho Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code BIY FCO
ICAO Code FABE LIRF
City Bisho Rome
Country South Africa Italy
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Rome
Elevation 1,950 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -32.900000, 27.280000 41.800000, 12.250000

Bisho (BIY) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bisho Airport (BIY) in Bisho, South Africa to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 8,447 kilometers (5,249 miles / 4,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 349°.

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 South Africa 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 01:17 in Bisho, it's 00:17 in Rome.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,935 feet between the two airports. Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport sits lower than Bisho Airport.

The return flight from Rome (FCO) to Bisho (BIY) follows a heading of 167° (south 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 Bisho Airport (BIY) and Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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