FCO
Rome
Italy
8,227 km
5,112 miles
KMG
Kunming
China
Distance
8,227 km
5,112 mi / 4,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
71°
east northeast

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FCO KMG
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Kunming Wujiaba International Airport
IATA Code FCO KMG
ICAO Code LIRF ZPPP
City Rome Kunming
Country Italy China
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 15 ft 6,217 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 24.990000, 102.740000

Rome (FCO) to Kunming (KMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) in Kunming, China is 8,227 kilometers (5,112 miles / 4,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 China. 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 16:01 in Rome, it's 23:01 in Kunming. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,202 feet between the two airports. Kunming Wujiaba International Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kunming (KMG) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 309° (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 Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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