FCO
Rome
Italy
7,512 km
4,668 miles
PTG
Potgietersrus
South Africa
Distance
7,512 km
4,668 mi / 4,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FCO PTG
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Polokwane International Airport
IATA Code FCO PTG
ICAO Code LIRF FAPP
City Rome Potgietersrus
Country Italy South Africa
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 15 ft 4,076 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -23.850000, 29.460000

Rome (FCO) to Potgietersrus (PTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Potgietersrus, South Africa is 7,512 kilometers (4,668 miles / 4,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 22:07 in Rome, it's 23:07 in Potgietersrus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,061 feet between the two airports. Polokwane International Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Potgietersrus (PTG) 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 Polokwane International Airport (PTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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