FCO
Rome
Italy
13,091 km
8,135 miles
FTE
El Calafate
Argentina
Distance
13,091 km
8,135 mi / 7,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Rome
Heading
226°
southwest

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FCO FTE
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport El Calafate Airport
IATA Code FCO FTE
ICAO Code LIRF SAWC
City Rome El Calafate
Country Italy Argentina
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 15 ft 669 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -50.280000, -72.050000

Rome (FCO) to El Calafate (FTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to El Calafate Airport (FTE) in El Calafate, Argentina is 13,091 kilometers (8,135 miles / 7,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 Italy with Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:08 in Rome, it's 03:08 in El Calafate. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from El Calafate (FTE) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 57° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and El Calafate Airport (FTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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