FCO
Rome
Italy
9,792 km
6,084 miles
LEZ
La Esperanza
Honduras
Distance
9,792 km
6,084 mi / 5,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
288°
west northwest

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FCO LEZ
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport La Esperanza Airport
IATA Code FCO LEZ
ICAO Code LIRF MHLE
City Rome La Esperanza
Country Italy Honduras
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 15 ft 5,475 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 14.290000, -88.170000

Rome (FCO) to La Esperanza (LEZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to La Esperanza Airport (LEZ) in La Esperanza, Honduras is 9,792 kilometers (6,084 miles / 5,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Honduras. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:47 in Rome, it's 10:47 in La Esperanza. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,460 feet between the two airports. La Esperanza Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from La Esperanza (LEZ) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 47° (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 La Esperanza Airport (LEZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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