FCO
Rome
Italy
3,418 km
2,124 miles
SJZ
Velas
Portugal
Distance
3,418 km
2,124 mi / 1,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Rome
Heading
278°
west

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FCO SJZ
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Sao Jorge Airport
IATA Code FCO SJZ
ICAO Code LIRF LPSJ
City Rome Velas
Country Italy Portugal
Timezone Europe/Rome Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 15 ft 311 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 38.670000, -28.180000

Rome (FCO) to Velas (SJZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) in Velas, Portugal is 3,418 kilometers (2,124 miles / 1,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Italy with Portugal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:01 in Rome, it's 07:01 in Velas.

The return flight from Velas (SJZ) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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