FCO
Rome
Italy
9,795 km
6,087 miles
UPL
Upala
Costa Rica
Distance
9,795 km
6,087 mi / 5,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FCO UPL
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Upala Airport
IATA Code FCO UPL
ICAO Code LIRF MRUP
City Rome Upala
Country Italy Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 15 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 10.890000, -85.020000

Rome (FCO) to Upala (UPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica is 9,795 kilometers (6,087 miles / 5,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 23:19 in Rome, it's 16:19 in Upala. 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.

The return flight from Upala (UPL) 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 Upala Airport (UPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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