FCO
Rome
Italy
10,861 km
6,749 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
10,861 km
6,749 mi / 5,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
75°
east northeast

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FCO SDK
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Sandakan Airport
IATA Code FCO SDK
ICAO Code LIRF WBKS
City Rome Sandakan
Country Italy Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Kuching
Elevation 15 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 5.900000, 118.060000

Rome (FCO) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 10,861 kilometers (6,749 miles / 5,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:14 in Rome, it's 19:14 in Sandakan. With a 7-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 Sandakan (SDK) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 314° (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 Sandakan Airport (SDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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