Airport Comparison
| BYS | FCO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bicycle Lake Army Air Field | Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport |
| IATA Code | BYS | FCO |
| ICAO Code | KBYS | LIRF |
| City | Fort Irwin/Barstow | Rome |
| Country | United States | Italy |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | Europe/Rome |
| Elevation | 2,350 ft | 15 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.280000, -116.630000 | 41.800000, 12.250000 |
Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) in Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 9,989 kilometers (6,207 miles / 5,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.
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 17:48 in Fort Irwin/Barstow, it's 02:48 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 2,335 feet between the two airports. Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport sits lower than Bicycle Lake Army Air Field.
The return flight from Rome (FCO) to Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) follows a heading of 321° (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 Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) and Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.