FCO
Rome
Italy
11,891 km
7,389 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
11,891 km
7,389 mi / 6,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Rome
Heading
240°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

FCO SCL
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code FCO SCL
ICAO Code LIRF SCEL
City Rome Santiago
Country Italy Chile
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Santiago
Elevation 15 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Rome (FCO) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 11,891 kilometers (7,389 miles / 6,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 Chile. 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 14:58 in Rome, it's 08:58 in Santiago. 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 1,540 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 51° (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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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