FCO
Rome
Italy
8,328 km
5,175 miles
UTT
Mthatha
South Africa
Distance
8,328 km
5,175 mi / 4,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
166°
south southeast

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FCO UTT
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport K. D. Matanzima Airport
IATA Code FCO UTT
ICAO Code LIRF FAUT
City Rome Mthatha
Country Italy South Africa
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 15 ft 2,400 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -31.550000, 28.670000

Rome (FCO) to Mthatha (UTT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) in Mthatha, South Africa is 8,328 kilometers (5,175 miles / 4,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 16:46 in Rome, it's 17:46 in Mthatha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,385 feet between the two airports. K. D. Matanzima Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Mthatha (UTT) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 347° (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 K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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