FCO
Rome
Italy
9,732 km
6,047 miles
PPN
Popayan
Colombia
Distance
9,732 km
6,047 mi / 5,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Rome
Heading
271°
west

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FCO PPN
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport
IATA Code FCO PPN
ICAO Code LIRF SKPP
City Rome Popayan
Country Italy Colombia
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Bogota
Elevation 15 ft 5,687 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 2.450000, -76.610000

Rome (FCO) to Popayan (PPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) in Popayan, Colombia is 9,732 kilometers (6,047 miles / 5,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:58 in Rome, it's 09:58 in Popayan. With a 6-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 5,672 feet between the two airports. Guillermo Leon Valencia 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 Popayan (PPN) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 48° (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 Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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