AYQ
Ayers Rock
Australia
14,171 km
8,805 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
14,171 km
8,805 mi / 7,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AYQ FCO
Airport Name Ayers Rock Connellan Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code AYQ FCO
ICAO Code YAYE LIRF
City Ayers Rock Rome
Country Australia Italy
Timezone Australia/Darwin Europe/Rome
Elevation 1,626 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -25.190000, 130.980000 41.800000, 12.250000

Ayers Rock (AYQ) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) in Ayers Rock, Australia to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 14,171 kilometers (8,805 miles / 7,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:12 in Ayers Rock, it's 07:42 in Rome. With a 8.5-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 1,611 feet between the two airports. Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport sits lower than Ayers Rock Connellan Airport.

The return flight from Rome (FCO) to Ayers Rock (AYQ) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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