FCO
Rome
Italy
13,554 km
8,422 miles
TBG
Tabubil
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,554 km
8,422 mi / 7,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Rome
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FCO TBG
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Tabubil Airport
IATA Code FCO TBG
ICAO Code LIRF AYTB
City Rome Tabubil
Country Italy Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Rome Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 15 ft 1,570 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -5.280000, 141.230000

Rome (FCO) to Tabubil (TBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Tabubil Airport (TBG) in Tabubil, Papua New Guinea is 13,554 kilometers (8,422 miles / 7,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 23:16 in Rome, it's 08:16 in Tabubil. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,555 feet between the two airports. Tabubil Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Tabubil (TBG) 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 Tabubil Airport (TBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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