Distance From Southdowns Airport to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, KIW - FCO Distance

The distance from Southdowns Airport (KIW) to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) is 3913 miles or 6298 kilometers or 3398 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 Kitwe ( Zambia ) to Rome ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kitwe and Rome takes around 8 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Southdowns Airport, Kitwe, Zambia to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, Rome, Italy is 8 hours 59 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 • KIW - FCO

Kilometers		6298 km
Statute Miles		3913 miles
Nautical Miles		3398 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 59 minutes

Southdowns Airport to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport Flight Route Map - KIW to FCO Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kitwe, Zambia and Rome, Italy. .

Nonstop flight route between Kitwe, Zambia and Rome, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIW - FCO

Time difference between Kitwe (Zambia) and Rome (Italy) is 1 Hours.
Rome time is 1 Hours behind Kitwe.

Location	Local Time
Kitwe (Zambia)	2026-10-28, 19:34:02 CAT
Rome (Italy)	2026-10-28, 18:34:02 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

Southdowns Airport (KIW / FLSO) Kitwe, Zambia

Destination

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