FCO
Rome
Italy
16,398 km
10,189 miles
HLS
St Helens Airport
Australia
Distance
16,398 km
10,189 mi / 8,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Rome
Heading
104°
east southeast

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FCO HLS
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport St Helens Airport
IATA Code FCO HLS
ICAO Code LIRF YSTH
City Rome N/A
Country Italy Australia
Timezone Europe/Rome Australia/Hobart
Elevation 15 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -41.340000, 148.280000

Rome (FCO) to St Helens Airport (HLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to St Helens Airport (HLS) in St Helens Airport, Australia is 16,398 kilometers (10,189 miles / 8,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 18:20 in Rome, it's 04:20 in St Helens Airport. With a 10-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 St Helens Airport (HLS) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 St Helens Airport (HLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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