FCO
Rome
Italy
8,978 km
5,579 miles
GMP
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
8,978 km
5,579 mi / 4,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Rome
Heading
47°
northeast

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FCO GMP
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Gimpo International Airport
IATA Code FCO GMP
ICAO Code LIRF RKSS
City Rome Seoul
Country Italy South Korea
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Seoul
Elevation 15 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 37.560000, 126.790000

Rome (FCO) to Seoul (GMP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) in Seoul, South Korea is 8,978 kilometers (5,579 miles / 4,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Italy with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:15 in Rome, it's 22:15 in Seoul. 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.

The return flight from Seoul (GMP) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 317° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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