Distance From Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, FCO - SYD Distance

The distance from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 10155 miles or 16342 kilometers or 8818 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 Rome ( Italy ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rome and Sydney takes around 23 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, Rome, Italy to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 23 hours 20 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 - SYD

Kilometers		16342 km
Statute Miles		10155 miles
Nautical Miles		8818 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 20 minutes

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - FCO to SYD Flight Path

Location of Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Rome, Italy and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FCO - SYD

Time difference between Rome (Italy) and Sydney (Australia) is 10 Hours.
Sydney time is 10 Hours ahead of Rome.

Location	Local Time
Rome (Italy)	2026-02-24, 00:16:01 CET
Sydney (Australia)	2026-02-24, 10:16:01 AEDT

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

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

Destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia