FCO
Rome
Italy
9,794 km
6,085 miles
SYQ
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
9,794 km
6,085 mi / 5,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FCO SYQ
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport
IATA Code FCO SYQ
ICAO Code LIRF MRPV
City Rome San Jose
Country Italy Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 15 ft 3,287 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 9.960000, -84.140000

Rome (FCO) to San Jose (SYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 9,794 kilometers (6,085 miles / 5,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 19:21 in Rome, it's 12:21 in San Jose. 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 3,272 feet between the two airports. Tobias Bolanos International Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SYQ) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 48° (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 Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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