FCO
Rome
Italy
15,123 km
9,397 miles
ZGL
South Galway Airport
Australia
Distance
15,123 km
9,397 mi / 8,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Rome
Heading
85°
east

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Airport Comparison

FCO ZGL
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport South Galway Airport
IATA Code FCO ZGL
ICAO Code LIRF YSGW
City Rome N/A
Country Italy Australia
Timezone Europe/Rome Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 15 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -25.680000, 142.110000

Rome (FCO) to South Galway Airport (ZGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to South Galway Airport (ZGL) in South Galway Airport, Australia is 15,123 kilometers (9,397 miles / 8,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Australia. 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 17:36 in Rome, it's 01:36 in South Galway Airport. 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.

The return flight from South Galway Airport (ZGL) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 305° (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 South Galway Airport (ZGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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