FCO
Rome
Italy
10,145 km
6,304 miles
PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
Distance
10,145 km
6,304 mi / 5,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Rome
Heading
269°
west

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FCO PTZ
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Rio Amazonas Airport
IATA Code FCO PTZ
ICAO Code LIRF SESM
City Rome Shell Mera
Country Italy Ecuador
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Guayaquil
Elevation 15 ft 3,465 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -1.510000, -78.060000

Rome (FCO) to Shell Mera (PTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador is 10,145 kilometers (6,304 miles / 5,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Ecuador. 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 00:47 in Rome, it's 18:47 in Shell Mera. With a 6-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 3,450 feet between the two airports. Rio Amazonas Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Shell Mera (PTZ) 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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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