DRO
Durango
United States
9,335 km
5,800 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
9,335 km
5,800 mi / 5,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
40°
northeast

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DRO FCO
Airport Name Durango-La Plata County Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code DRO FCO
ICAO Code KDRO LIRF
City Durango Rome
Country United States Italy
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Rome
Elevation 6,689 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 37.150000, -107.750000 41.800000, 12.250000

Durango (DRO) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) in Durango, United States to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 9,335 kilometers (5,800 miles / 5,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 00:23 in Durango, it's 08:23 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 6,674 feet between the two airports. Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport sits lower than Durango-La Plata County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rome (FCO) to Durango (DRO) follows a heading of 316° (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 Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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