FCO
Rome
Italy
9,747 km
6,056 miles
GPL
Pococi
Costa Rica
Distance
9,747 km
6,056 mi / 5,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
282°
west northwest

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FCO GPL
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Guapiles Airport
IATA Code FCO GPL
ICAO Code LIRF MRGP
City Rome Pococi
Country Italy Costa Rica
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 15 ft 883 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 10.220000, -83.800000

Rome (FCO) to Pococi (GPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Guapiles Airport (GPL) in Pococi, Costa Rica is 9,747 kilometers (6,056 miles / 5,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:07 in Rome, it's 06:07 in Pococi. With a 7-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 Pococi (GPL) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). 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 Guapiles Airport (GPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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