AEL
Albert Lea
United States
7,965 km
4,949 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
7,965 km
4,949 mi / 4,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
49°
northeast

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AEL FCO
Airport Name Albert Lea Municipal Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code AEL FCO
ICAO Code KAEL LIRF
City Albert Lea Rome
Country United States Italy
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Rome
Elevation 1,261 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 43.680000, -93.370000 41.800000, 12.250000

Albert Lea (AEL) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) in Albert Lea, United States to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 7,965 kilometers (4,949 miles / 4,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Italy. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:08 in Albert Lea, it's 07:08 in Rome. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,246 feet between the two airports. Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport sits lower than Albert Lea Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Rome (FCO) to Albert Lea (AEL) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) and Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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