FCO
Rome
Italy
9,024 km
5,607 miles
SPS
Wichita Falls
United States
Distance
9,024 km
5,607 mi / 4,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
308°
northwest

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FCO SPS
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
IATA Code FCO SPS
ICAO Code LIRF KSPS
City Rome Wichita Falls
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Chicago
Elevation 15 ft 1,019 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 33.990000, -98.490000

Rome (FCO) to Wichita Falls (SPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (SPS) in Wichita Falls, United States is 9,024 kilometers (5,607 miles / 4,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 16:32 in Rome, it's 09:32 in Wichita Falls. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,004 feet between the two airports. Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Wichita Falls (SPS) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 45° (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 Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (SPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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