BHE
Blenheim
New Zealand
18,491 km
11,490 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
18,491 km
11,490 mi / 9,984 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
277°
west

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BHE FCO
Airport Name Woodbourne Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code BHE FCO
ICAO Code NZWB LIRF
City Blenheim Rome
Country New Zealand Italy
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Rome
Elevation 109 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -41.520000, 173.870000 41.800000, 12.250000

Blenheim (BHE) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) in Blenheim, New Zealand to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 18,491 kilometers (11,490 miles / 9,984 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:11 in Blenheim, it's 11:11 in Rome. 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.

The return flight from Rome (FCO) to Blenheim (BHE) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Woodbourne Airport (BHE) and Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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