FCO
Rome
Italy
10,063 km
6,253 miles
SQL
San Carlos
United States
Distance
10,063 km
6,253 mi / 5,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Rome
Heading
326°
northwest

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FCO SQL
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport San Carlos Airport
IATA Code FCO SQL
ICAO Code LIRF KSQL
City Rome San Carlos
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 15 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 37.510000, -122.250000

Rome (FCO) to San Carlos (SQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 10,063 kilometers (6,253 miles / 5,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 14:33 in Rome, it's 05:33 in San Carlos. 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 San Carlos (SQL) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 San Carlos Airport (SQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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