FCO
Rome
Italy
7,698 km
4,783 miles
WKF
Pretoria
South Africa
Distance
7,698 km
4,783 mi / 4,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FCO WKF
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Waterkloof Air Force Base
IATA Code FCO WKF
ICAO Code LIRF FAWK
City Rome Pretoria
Country Italy South Africa
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 15 ft 4,940 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -25.830000, 28.220000

Rome (FCO) to Pretoria (WKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) in Pretoria, South Africa is 7,698 kilometers (4,783 miles / 4,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 16:12 in Rome, it's 17:12 in Pretoria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,925 feet between the two airports. Waterkloof Air Force Base sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Pretoria (WKF) 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 Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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