FCO
Rome
Italy
14,984 km
9,311 miles
VAO
Suavanao
Solomon Islands
Distance
14,984 km
9,311 mi / 8,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Rome
Heading
50°
northeast

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FCO VAO
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Suavanao Airport
IATA Code FCO VAO
ICAO Code LIRF AGGV
City Rome Suavanao
Country Italy Solomon Islands
Timezone Europe/Rome Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 15 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -7.590000, 158.730000

Rome (FCO) to Suavanao (VAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Suavanao Airport (VAO) in Suavanao, Solomon Islands is 14,984 kilometers (9,311 miles / 8,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 06:17 in Rome, it's 16:17 in Suavanao. With a 10-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 Suavanao (VAO) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 325° (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 Suavanao Airport (VAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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