FCO
Rome
Italy
4,397 km
2,732 miles
HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
4,397 km
2,732 mi / 2,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Europe/Rome
Heading
84°
east

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FCO HEA
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Herat Airport
IATA Code FCO HEA
ICAO Code LIRF OAHR
City Rome N/A
Country Italy Afghanistan
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Kabul
Elevation 15 ft 3,206 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 34.210000, 62.230000

Rome (FCO) to Herat Airport (HEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan is 4,397 kilometers (2,732 miles / 2,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:29 in Rome, it's 12:59 in Herat Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,191 feet between the two airports. Herat Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Herat Airport (HEA) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 Herat Airport (HEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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