Distance From Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

The distance from Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport () to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) is 5267 miles or 8476 kilometers or 4574 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Swellendam ( South Africa ) to Rome ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Swellendam and Rome takes around 12 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport, Swellendam, South Africa to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, Rome, Italy is 12 hours 6 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - FCO

Kilometers		8476 km
Statute Miles		5267 miles
Nautical Miles		4574 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 6 minutes

Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport Flight Route Map - to FCO Flight Path

Location of Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport & Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Swellendam to Rome nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Swellendam, South Africa and Rome, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FCO

Time difference between Swellendam (South Africa) and Rome (Italy) is 1 Hours.
Rome time is 1 Hours behind Swellendam.

Location	Local Time
Swellendam (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 14:12:24 SAST
Rome (Italy)	2025-12-16, 13:12:24 CET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Hendrik Swellengrebel Airport ( / FASX) Swellendam, South Africa

Destination

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO / LIRF) Rome, Italy