FCO
Rome
Italy
8,042 km
4,997 miles
ULD
Ulundi
South Africa
Distance
8,042 km
4,997 mi / 4,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FCO ULD
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport
IATA Code FCO ULD
ICAO Code LIRF FAUL
City Rome Ulundi
Country Italy South Africa
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 15 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -28.320000, 31.420000

Rome (FCO) to Ulundi (ULD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (ULD) in Ulundi, South Africa is 8,042 kilometers (4,997 miles / 4,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 17:14 in Rome, it's 18:14 in Ulundi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,705 feet between the two airports. Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Ulundi (ULD) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 345° (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 Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Airport (ULD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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