DSM
Des Moines
United States
8,145 km
5,061 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
8,145 km
5,061 mi / 4,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
48°
northeast

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DSM FCO
Airport Name Des Moines International Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code DSM FCO
ICAO Code KDSM LIRF
City Des Moines Rome
Country United States Italy
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Rome
Elevation 958 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 41.500000, -93.700000 41.800000, 12.250000

Des Moines (DSM) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 8,145 kilometers (5,061 miles / 4,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 05:49 in Des Moines, it's 12:49 in Rome. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rome (FCO) to Des Moines (DSM) follows a heading of 311° (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 Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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