FCO
Rome
Italy
9,031 km
5,612 miles
RKS
Rock Springs
United States
Distance
9,031 km
5,612 mi / 4,877 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Rome
Heading
320°
northwest

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FCO RKS
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code FCO RKS
ICAO Code LIRF KRKS
City Rome Rock Springs
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Denver
Elevation 15 ft 6,765 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 41.590000, -109.070000

Rome (FCO) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 9,031 kilometers (5,612 miles / 4,877 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 21:29 in Rome, it's 13:29 in Rock Springs. 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 6,750 feet between the two airports. Southwest Wyoming Regional 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 Rock Springs (RKS) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 40° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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