The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Playa Samara Airport (PLD) in Playa Samara, Costa Rica is 9,876 kilometers (6,136 miles / 5,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 14:58 in Rome, it's 06:58 in Playa Samara. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Playa Samara (PLD) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 48° (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 Playa Samara Airport (PLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.