ALX
Alexander City
United States
8,247 km
5,125 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
8,247 km
5,125 mi / 4,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
50°
northeast

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ALX FCO
Airport Name Thomas C Russell Field Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code ALX FCO
ICAO Code KALX LIRF
City Alexander City Rome
Country United States Italy
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Rome
Elevation 686 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 32.910000, -85.960000 41.800000, 12.250000

Alexander City (ALX) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) in Alexander City, United States to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 8,247 kilometers (5,125 miles / 4,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 05:08 in Alexander City, it's 12:08 in Rome. With a 7-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 Rome (FCO) to Alexander City (ALX) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) and Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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