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

The distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) 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 Sydney ( Australia ) to Rome ( Italy )?

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

Estimated flight time from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, Rome, Italy 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 • SYD - FCO

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SYD - FCO

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

Location	Local Time
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-17, 09:19:12 AEDT
Rome (Italy)	2025-12-16, 23:19:12 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

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

Destination

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