FCO
Rome
Italy
8,922 km
5,544 miles
SAA
Saratoga
United States
Distance
8,922 km
5,544 mi / 4,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Rome
Heading
318°
northwest

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FCO SAA
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Shively Field
IATA Code FCO SAA
ICAO Code LIRF KSAA
City Rome Saratoga
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Denver
Elevation 15 ft 7,014 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 41.440000, -106.830000

Rome (FCO) to Saratoga (SAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Shively Field (SAA) in Saratoga, United States is 8,922 kilometers (5,544 miles / 4,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 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 15:08 in Rome, it's 07:08 in Saratoga. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,999 feet between the two airports. Shively Field sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Saratoga (SAA) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 41° (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 Shively Field (SAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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