FCO
Rome
Italy
13,699 km
8,512 miles
SBE
Suabi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,699 km
8,512 mi / 7,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Rome
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FCO SBE
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Suabi Airport
IATA Code FCO SBE
ICAO Code LIRF AYSA
City Rome N/A
Country Italy Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Rome Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 15 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -6.100000, 142.280000

Rome (FCO) to Suabi Airport (SBE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Suabi Airport (SBE) in Suabi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 13,699 kilometers (8,512 miles / 7,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Italy with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:39 in Rome, it's 21:39 in Suabi Airport. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Suabi Airport (SBE) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 317° (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 Suabi Airport (SBE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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