FCO
Rome
Italy
5,282 km
3,282 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
5,282 km
3,282 mi / 2,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Rome
Heading
342°
north northwest

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FCO THU
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code FCO THU
ICAO Code LIRF BGTL
City Rome Thule
Country Italy Greenland
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Thule
Elevation 15 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 76.530000, -68.700000

Rome (FCO) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 5,282 kilometers (3,282 miles / 2,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Italy with Greenland. 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 18:23 in Rome, it's 13:23 in Thule. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Thule (THU) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 87° (east). 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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