FCO
Rome
Italy
10,987 km
6,827 miles
TWU
Tawau
Malaysia
Distance
10,987 km
6,827 mi / 5,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
76°
east northeast

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FCO TWU
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Tawau Airport
IATA Code FCO TWU
ICAO Code LIRF WBKW
City Rome Tawau
Country Italy Malaysia
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 15 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 4.320000, 118.130000

Rome (FCO) to Tawau (TWU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Tawau Airport (TWU) in Tawau, Malaysia is 10,987 kilometers (6,827 miles / 5,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 14:21 in Rome, it's 21:21 in Tawau. 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 Tawau (TWU) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 313° (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 Tawau Airport (TWU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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