Airport Comparison
| AQB | FCO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport | Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport |
| IATA Code | AQB | FCO |
| ICAO Code | MGQC | LIRF |
| City | Santa Cruz del Quiche | Rome |
| Country | Guatemala | Italy |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala | Europe/Rome |
| Elevation | 6,631 ft | 15 ft |
| Coordinates | 15.010000, -91.150000 | 41.800000, 12.250000 |
Santa Cruz del Quiche (AQB) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB) in Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 9,971 kilometers (6,196 miles / 5,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.
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 Guatemala 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 01:52 in Santa Cruz del Quiche, it's 08:52 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,616 feet between the two airports. Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport sits lower than Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Rome (FCO) to Santa Cruz del Quiche (AQB) follows a heading of 290° (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 Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB) and Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.