FCO
Rome
Italy
9,589 km
5,958 miles
IWK
Iwakuni
Japan
Distance
9,589 km
5,958 mi / 5,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Rome
Heading
46°
northeast

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FCO IWK
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station
IATA Code FCO IWK
ICAO Code LIRF RJOI
City Rome Iwakuni
Country Italy Japan
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 15 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 34.140000, 132.240000

Rome (FCO) to Iwakuni (IWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station (IWK) in Iwakuni, Japan is 9,589 kilometers (5,958 miles / 5,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Japan. 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 02:09 in Rome, it's 10:09 in Iwakuni. 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 Iwakuni (IWK) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 320° (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 Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station (IWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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