FCO
Rome
Italy
8,960 km
5,567 miles
PLU
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
Distance
8,960 km
5,567 mi / 4,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Rome
Heading
232°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

FCO PLU
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport
IATA Code FCO PLU
ICAO Code LIRF SBBH
City Rome Belo Horizonte
Country Italy Brazil
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 15 ft 2,589 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -19.850000, -43.950000

Rome (FCO) to Belo Horizonte (PLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is 8,960 kilometers (5,567 miles / 4,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:18 in Rome, it's 03:18 in Belo Horizonte. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,574 feet between the two airports. Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Belo Horizonte (PLU) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 39° (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 Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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