FCO
Rome
Italy
8,048 km
5,001 miles
TCU
Homeward
South Africa
Distance
8,048 km
5,001 mi / 4,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
167°
south southeast

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FCO TCU
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Thaba Nchu Tar Airport
IATA Code FCO TCU
ICAO Code LIRF FATN
City Rome Homeward
Country Italy South Africa
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 15 ft 4,941 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -29.320000, 26.820000

Rome (FCO) to Homeward (TCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) in Homeward, South Africa is 8,048 kilometers (5,001 miles / 4,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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 11:35 in Rome, it's 12:35 in Homeward.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,926 feet between the two airports. Thaba Nchu Tar Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Homeward (TCU) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 349° (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 Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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