API
Apiay
Colombia
9,358 km
5,815 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
9,358 km
5,815 mi / 5,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
48°
northeast

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API FCO
Airport Name Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code API FCO
ICAO Code SKAP LIRF
City Apiay Rome
Country Colombia Italy
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Rome
Elevation 1,207 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 4.080000, -73.560000 41.800000, 12.250000

Apiay (API) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) in Apiay, Colombia to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 9,358 kilometers (5,815 miles / 5,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:58 in Apiay, it's 21:58 in Rome. With a 6-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 1,192 feet between the two airports. Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport sits lower than Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base.

The return flight from Rome (FCO) to Apiay (API) follows a heading of 270° (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 Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) and Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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