FCO
Rome
Italy
8,104 km
5,036 miles
RCB
Richards Bay
South Africa
Distance
8,104 km
5,036 mi / 4,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FCO RCB
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Richards Bay Airport
IATA Code FCO RCB
ICAO Code LIRF FARB
City Rome Richards Bay
Country Italy South Africa
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 15 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -28.740000, 32.090000

Rome (FCO) to Richards Bay (RCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa is 8,104 kilometers (5,036 miles / 4,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 19:01 in Rome, it's 20:01 in Richards Bay.

The return flight from Richards Bay (RCB) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 345° (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 Richards Bay Airport (RCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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