FCO
Rome
Italy
9,429 km
5,859 miles
PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
Distance
9,429 km
5,859 mi / 5,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
284°
west northwest

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FCO PUZ
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Puerto Cabezas Airport
IATA Code FCO PUZ
ICAO Code LIRF MNPC
City Rome Puerto Cabezas
Country Italy Nicaragua
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Managua
Elevation 15 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 14.050000, -83.390000

Rome (FCO) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua is 9,429 kilometers (5,859 miles / 5,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 00:28 in Rome, it's 17:28 in Puerto Cabezas. With a 7-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 Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) 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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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