COS
Colorado Springs
United States
9,019 km
5,604 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
9,019 km
5,604 mi / 4,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
42°
northeast

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COS FCO
Airport Name City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code COS FCO
ICAO Code KCOS LIRF
City Colorado Springs Rome
Country United States Italy
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Rome
Elevation 6,187 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 38.810000, -104.700000 41.800000, 12.250000

Colorado Springs (COS) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 9,019 kilometers (5,604 miles / 4,870 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 06:00 in Colorado Springs, it's 14:00 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 6,172 feet between the two airports. Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport sits lower than City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rome (FCO) to Colorado Springs (COS) follows a heading of 315° (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 City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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