FCO
Rome
Italy
13,572 km
8,433 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,572 km
8,433 mi / 7,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Rome
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FCO TFM
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code FCO TFM
ICAO Code LIRF AYTE
City Rome Telefomin
Country Italy Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Rome Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 15 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Rome (FCO) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 13,572 kilometers (8,433 miles / 7,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:13 in Rome, it's 01:13 in Telefomin. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,935 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). 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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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