FCO
Rome
Italy
14,133 km
8,782 miles
WUG
Wau
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,133 km
8,782 mi / 7,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Rome
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FCO WUG
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code FCO WUG
ICAO Code LIRF AYWU
City Rome Wau
Country Italy Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Rome Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 15 ft 3,600 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -7.350000, 146.720000

Rome (FCO) to Wau (WUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Wau Airport (WUG) in Wau, Papua New Guinea is 14,133 kilometers (8,782 miles / 7,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:04 in Rome, it's 22:04 in Wau. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,585 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Wau (WUG) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 318° (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 Wau Airport (WUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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