FCO
Rome
Italy
9,713 km
6,035 miles
VLE
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
9,713 km
6,035 mi / 5,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Rome
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FCO VLE
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Valle Airport
IATA Code FCO VLE
ICAO Code LIRF K40G
City Rome Grand Canyon
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Phoenix
Elevation 15 ft 5,999 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 35.650000, -112.150000

Rome (FCO) to Grand Canyon (VLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 9,713 kilometers (6,035 miles / 5,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 United States. 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 00:40 in Rome, it's 16:40 in Grand Canyon. With a 8-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 5,984 feet between the two airports. Valle Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Grand Canyon (VLE) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 38° (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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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