The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) in Queenstown, New Zealand is 18,090 kilometers (11,240 miles / 9,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 New Zealand. 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 09:24 in Rome, it's 21:24 in Queenstown. With a 12-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 1,156 feet between the two airports. Queenstown International Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (ZQN) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.