FCO
Rome
Italy
4,471 km
2,778 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
4,471 km
2,778 mi / 2,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
221°
southwest

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FCO HGS
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code FCO HGS
ICAO Code LIRF GFHA
City Rome Freetown
Country Italy Sierra Leone
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Freetown
Elevation 15 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 8.400000, -13.130000

Rome (FCO) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 4,471 kilometers (2,778 miles / 2,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 13:15 in Rome, it's 12:15 in Freetown.

The return flight from Freetown (HGS) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). 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 Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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