AYU
Aiyura Valley
Papua New Guinea
13,989 km
8,692 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
13,989 km
8,692 mi / 7,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
318°
northwest

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AYU FCO
Airport Name Aiyura Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code AYU FCO
ICAO Code AYAY LIRF
City Aiyura Valley Rome
Country Papua New Guinea Italy
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Europe/Rome
Elevation 5,355 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -6.340000, 145.900000 41.800000, 12.250000

Aiyura Valley (AYU) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aiyura Airport (AYU) in Aiyura Valley, Papua New Guinea to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 13,989 kilometers (8,692 miles / 7,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 19:51 in Aiyura Valley, it's 10:51 in Rome. With a 9-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 5,340 feet between the two airports. Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport sits lower than Aiyura Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rome (FCO) to Aiyura Valley (AYU) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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