BIF
Fort Bliss/El Paso/
United States
9,700 km
6,027 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
9,700 km
6,027 mi / 5,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BIF FCO
Airport Name Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code BIF FCO
ICAO Code KBIF LIRF
City Fort Bliss/El Paso/ Rome
Country United States Italy
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Rome
Elevation 3,947 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 31.850000, -106.380000 41.800000, 12.250000

Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 9,700 kilometers (6,027 miles / 5,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 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 19:47 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 03:47 in Rome. With a 8-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 3,932 feet between the two airports. Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport sits lower than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport.

The return flight from Rome (FCO) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) follows a heading of 312° (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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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