FCO
Rome
Italy
8,030 km
4,989 miles
LAY
Ladysmith
South Africa
Distance
8,030 km
4,989 mi / 4,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
164°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FCO LAY
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Ladysmith Airport
IATA Code FCO LAY
ICAO Code LIRF FALY
City Rome Ladysmith
Country Italy South Africa
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 15 ft 3,548 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -28.580000, 29.750000

Rome (FCO) to Ladysmith (LAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Ladysmith Airport (LAY) in Ladysmith, South Africa is 8,030 kilometers (4,989 miles / 4,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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 10:51 in Rome, it's 11:51 in Ladysmith.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,533 feet between the two airports. Ladysmith Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Ladysmith (LAY) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 346° (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 Ladysmith Airport (LAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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