FCO
Rome
Italy
10,199 km
6,337 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
10,199 km
6,337 mi / 5,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Rome
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FCO SMO
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code FCO SMO
ICAO Code LIRF KSMO
City Rome Santa Monica
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 15 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 34.020000, -118.450000

Rome (FCO) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 10,199 kilometers (6,337 miles / 5,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 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 06:22 in Rome, it's 21:22 in Santa Monica. With a 9-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 Santa Monica (SMO) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 34° (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 Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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