FCO
Rome
Italy
9,881 km
6,140 miles
MSC
Mesa
United States
Distance
9,881 km
6,140 mi / 5,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Rome
Heading
316°
northwest

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FCO MSC
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Falcon Field
IATA Code FCO MSC
ICAO Code LIRF KFFZ
City Rome Mesa
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Phoenix
Elevation 15 ft 1,394 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 33.460000, -111.730000

Rome (FCO) to Mesa (MSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Falcon Field (MSC) in Mesa, United States is 9,881 kilometers (6,140 miles / 5,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:56 in Rome, it's 13:56 in Mesa. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,379 feet between the two airports. Falcon Field sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Mesa (MSC) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). 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 Falcon Field (MSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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