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Flight time from Rome to Johannesburg

About 9 hours and 55 minutes non-stop, 7,732 km (4,804 miles), with your local arrival time and the time difference.

Estimated flight time9h 55mnon-stop
Distance7,732 km4,804 miles · 4,175 nm
Time difference+1hJohannesburg vs Rome
Local time now13:54 / 14:54Rome / Johannesburg

Estimate for a direct flight from Rome (FCO, Fiumicino) to Johannesburg (JNB, O. R. Tambo). Change the departure time below to see your local arrival time.

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How long is the flight from Rome to Johannesburg?

A non-stop flight from Rome to Johannesburg takes about 9 hours and 55 minutes. The two cities are 7,732 km (4,804 miles) apart in a straight line, measured between Fiumicino (FCO) and O. R. Tambo (JNB).

The estimate assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, route and winds. Check your booking for the exact time.

Time difference and arrival time

Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Rome right now. A flight leaving Rome at 10:00 local time lands at about 20:55 local time in Johannesburg. The shift is small, so jet lag is unlikely to be a problem.

Why arrival times look strange

Airline schedules always show local times: departure in the departure city’s time and arrival in the arrival city’s time. Fly east and you “lose” hours – a 7-hour flight from New York to London leaving at 19:00 lands at 07:00 the next morning. Fly west and you gain them, which is how you can land in Los Angeles almost at the same clock time you left Tokyo. This calculator handles the time zones and daylight saving time for you.

How the flight time estimate works

In estimate mode the calculator measures the great-circle distance between the two cities – the shortest route over the Earth’s surface – and assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h (515 mph), plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. That gives a good guide for a non-stop flight. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, winds and route: flights heading east with the jet stream are often quicker than the same trip heading west, so always check your booking for the exact time.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Rome to Johannesburg?

A direct flight from Rome to Johannesburg takes about 9 hours and 55 minutes. This is an estimate based on the distance; airline schedules can be shorter or longer depending on the route and winds.

How far is Johannesburg from Rome?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Rome and Johannesburg is about 7,732 km, or 4,804 miles.

What is the time difference between Rome and Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Rome at the moment.

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