Rome (FCO) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,804
miles
7,732
kilometers
4,175
nautical miles

🕐 9h 39m
Flight Time
🧭 S (165°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,804 7,686
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,804 7,686
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,804 7,206
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,804 7,206
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,804 9,608
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,804 7,206
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Rome and Johannesburg follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The FCO to JNB route connects Rome, Italy with Johannesburg, South Africa. This long-haul flight covers 4,804 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Italy to South Africa. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a S bearing of 165° from Rome. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FCO

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) serves Rome, Italy.

🛬 About JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) serves Johannesburg, South Africa.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 4,804 miles (7,732 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FCO to JNB typically take around 9h 39m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,804 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.