FCO
Rome
Italy
16,883 km
10,491 miles
FGI
Apia
Samoa
Distance
16,883 km
10,491 mi / 9,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Rome
Heading
north

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FCO FGI
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Fagali'i Airport
IATA Code FCO FGI
ICAO Code LIRF NSFI
City Rome Apia
Country Italy Samoa
Timezone Europe/Rome Pacific/Apia
Elevation 15 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -13.850000, -171.740000

Rome (FCO) to Apia (FGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa is 16,883 kilometers (10,491 miles / 9,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:31 in Rome, it's 23:31 in Apia. 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 Apia (FGI) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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