The flight distance from Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) in Colorado Springs, United States to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 9,010 kilometers (5,598 miles / 4,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 United States with Italy. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:54 in Colorado Springs, it's 20:54 in Rome. 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 6,561 feet between the two airports. Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport sits lower than Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rome (FCO) to Colorado Springs (AFF) follows a heading of 316° (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 Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) and Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.