FCO
Rome
Italy
6,492 km
4,034 miles
SFM
Sanford
United States
Distance
6,492 km
4,034 mi / 3,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Rome
Heading
302°
west northwest

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FCO SFM
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport
IATA Code FCO SFM
ICAO Code LIRF KSFM
City Rome Sanford
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/New_York
Elevation 15 ft 244 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 43.390000, -70.710000

Rome (FCO) to Sanford (SFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) in Sanford, United States is 6,492 kilometers (4,034 miles / 3,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 02:16 in Rome, it's 20:16 in Sanford. 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.

The return flight from Sanford (SFM) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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