BUO
Burao
Somalia
4,842 km
3,009 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
4,842 km
3,009 mi / 2,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
324°
northwest

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BUO FCO
Airport Name Burao Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code BUO FCO
ICAO Code HCMV LIRF
City Burao Rome
Country Somalia Italy
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Europe/Rome
Elevation 3,400 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 9.530000, 45.550000 41.800000, 12.250000

Burao (BUO) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burao Airport (BUO) in Burao, Somalia to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 4,842 kilometers (3,009 miles / 2,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Somalia 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 23:04 in Burao, it's 21:04 in Rome.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,385 feet between the two airports. Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport sits lower than Burao Airport.

The return flight from Rome (FCO) to Burao (BUO) follows a heading of 128° (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 Burao Airport (BUO) and Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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