FCO
Rome
Italy
9,342 km
5,805 miles
MDJ
Madras
United States
Distance
9,342 km
5,805 mi / 5,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Rome
Heading
329°
north northwest

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FCO MDJ
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Madras Municipal Airport
IATA Code FCO MDJ
ICAO Code LIRF KS33
City Rome Madras
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 15 ft 2,438 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 44.670000, -121.160000

Rome (FCO) to Madras (MDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Madras Municipal Airport (MDJ) in Madras, United States is 9,342 kilometers (5,805 miles / 5,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 United States. 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 01:20 in Rome, it's 16:20 in Madras. 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 2,423 feet between the two airports. Madras Municipal Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Madras (MDJ) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Madras Municipal Airport (MDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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