FCO
Rome
Italy
12,871 km
7,997 miles
RZA
Santa Cruz
Argentina
Distance
12,871 km
7,997 mi / 6,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Rome
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

FCO RZA
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code FCO RZA
ICAO Code LIRF SAWU
City Rome Santa Cruz
Country Italy Argentina
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 15 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -50.020000, -68.580000

Rome (FCO) to Santa Cruz (RZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) in Santa Cruz, Argentina is 12,871 kilometers (7,997 miles / 6,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Argentina. 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 19:07 in Rome, it's 15:07 in Santa Cruz. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santa Cruz (RZA) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 55° (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 Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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