FCO
Rome
Italy
9,441 km
5,866 miles
RIF
Richfield
United States
Distance
9,441 km
5,866 mi / 5,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Rome
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FCO RIF
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Richfield Municipal Airport
IATA Code FCO RIF
ICAO Code LIRF KRIF
City Rome Richfield
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Denver
Elevation 15 ft 5,318 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 38.730000, -112.100000

Rome (FCO) to Richfield (RIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) in Richfield, United States is 9,441 kilometers (5,866 miles / 5,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 16:05 in Rome, it's 08:05 in Richfield. 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 5,303 feet between the two airports. Richfield Municipal 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 Richfield (RIF) 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 Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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