FCO
Rome
Italy
9,393 km
5,836 miles
RFG
Refugio
United States
Distance
9,393 km
5,836 mi / 5,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
304°
west northwest

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FCO RFG
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Rooke Field
IATA Code FCO RFG
ICAO Code LIRF KRFG
City Rome Refugio
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Chicago
Elevation 15 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 28.300000, -97.300000

Rome (FCO) to Refugio (RFG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Rooke Field (RFG) in Refugio, United States is 9,393 kilometers (5,836 miles / 5,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 18:44 in Rome, it's 11:44 in Refugio. 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.

The return flight from Refugio (RFG) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 45° (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 Rooke Field (RFG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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