FCO
Rome
Italy
14,221 km
8,837 miles
GRL
Au
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,221 km
8,837 mi / 7,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Rome
Heading
63°
east northeast

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FCO GRL
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Garasa Airport
IATA Code FCO GRL
ICAO Code LIRF AYGG
City Rome Au
Country Italy Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Rome Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 15 ft 2,539 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -7.980000, 147.210000

Rome (FCO) to Au (GRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Garasa Airport (GRL) in Au, Papua New Guinea is 14,221 kilometers (8,837 miles / 7,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:27 in Rome, it's 07:27 in Au. 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 2,524 feet between the two airports. Garasa Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Au (GRL) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 318° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Garasa Airport (GRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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