CTG
Cartagena
Colombia
9,052 km
5,625 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
9,052 km
5,625 mi / 4,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
49°
northeast

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CTG FCO
Airport Name Rafael Nunez International Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code CTG FCO
ICAO Code SKCG LIRF
City Cartagena Rome
Country Colombia Italy
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Rome
Elevation 4 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 10.440000, -75.510000 41.800000, 12.250000

Cartagena (CTG) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena, Colombia to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 9,052 kilometers (5,625 miles / 4,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 16:28 in Cartagena, it's 22:28 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.

The return flight from Rome (FCO) to Cartagena (CTG) follows a heading of 276° (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 Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) and Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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