FCO
Rome
Italy
2,573 km
1,599 miles
KSY
Kars
Turkey
Distance
2,573 km
1,599 mi / 1,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Rome
Heading
83°
east

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FCO KSY
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Kars Airport
IATA Code FCO KSY
ICAO Code LIRF LTCF
City Rome Kars
Country Italy Turkey
Timezone Europe/Rome Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 15 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 40.560000, 43.120000

Rome (FCO) to Kars (KSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey is 2,573 kilometers (1,599 miles / 1,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Italy with Turkey. 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 21:11 in Rome, it's 23:11 in Kars.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,874 feet between the two airports. Kars 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 Kars (KSY) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 283° (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 Kars Airport (KSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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