FCO
Rome
Italy
10,124 km
6,291 miles
PMD
Palmdale
United States
Distance
10,124 km
6,291 mi / 5,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Rome
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FCO PMD
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport
IATA Code FCO PMD
ICAO Code LIRF KPMD
City Rome Palmdale
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 15 ft 2,543 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 34.630000, -118.080000

Rome (FCO) to Palmdale (PMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) in Palmdale, United States is 10,124 kilometers (6,291 miles / 5,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 04:20 in Rome, it's 19:20 in Palmdale. 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 2,528 feet between the two airports. Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Palmdale (PMD) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 35° (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 Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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