FCO
Rome
Italy
7,713 km
4,793 miles
GCJ
Midrand
South Africa
Distance
7,713 km
4,793 mi / 4,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FCO GCJ
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Grand Central Airport
IATA Code FCO GCJ
ICAO Code LIRF FAGC
City Rome Midrand
Country Italy South Africa
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 15 ft 5,325 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -25.990000, 28.140000

Rome (FCO) to Midrand (GCJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Grand Central Airport (GCJ) in Midrand, South Africa is 7,713 kilometers (4,793 miles / 4,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 18:47 in Rome, it's 19:47 in Midrand.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,310 feet between the two airports. Grand Central Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Midrand (GCJ) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 347° (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 Grand Central Airport (GCJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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