FCO
Rome
Italy
7,801 km
4,847 miles
SIS
Sishen
South Africa
Distance
7,801 km
4,847 mi / 4,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
170°
south

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FCO SIS
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Sishen Airport
IATA Code FCO SIS
ICAO Code LIRF FASS
City Rome Sishen
Country Italy South Africa
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 15 ft 3,848 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -27.650000, 23.000000

Rome (FCO) to Sishen (SIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Sishen Airport (SIS) in Sishen, South Africa is 7,801 kilometers (4,847 miles / 4,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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 15:59 in Rome, it's 16:59 in Sishen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,833 feet between the two airports. Sishen Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Sishen (SIS) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Sishen Airport (SIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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