FCO
Rome
Italy
5,960 km
3,703 miles
MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
Distance
5,960 km
3,703 mi / 3,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FCO MMQ
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Mbala Airport
IATA Code FCO MMQ
ICAO Code LIRF FLBA
City Rome Mbala
Country Italy Zambia
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 15 ft 5,454 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -8.860000, 31.340000

Rome (FCO) to Mbala (MMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia is 5,960 kilometers (3,703 miles / 3,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 Zambia. 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 23:55 in Rome, it's 00:55 in Mbala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,439 feet between the two airports. Mbala 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 Mbala (MMQ) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 342° (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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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