FCO
Rome
Italy
13,853 km
8,608 miles
GTE
Groote Eylandt
Australia
Distance
13,853 km
8,608 mi / 7,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Europe/Rome
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FCO GTE
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Groote Eylandt Airport
IATA Code FCO GTE
ICAO Code LIRF YGTE
City Rome Groote Eylandt
Country Italy Australia
Timezone Europe/Rome Australia/Darwin
Elevation 15 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -13.970000, 136.460000

Rome (FCO) to Groote Eylandt (GTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) in Groote Eylandt, Australia is 13,853 kilometers (8,608 miles / 7,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Australia. 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 05:01 in Rome, it's 13:31 in Groote Eylandt. With a 8.5-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 Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 312° (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 Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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