FCO
Rome
Italy
9,184 km
5,707 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
9,184 km
5,707 mi / 4,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Rome
Heading
331°
north northwest

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FCO SHN
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code FCO SHN
ICAO Code LIRF KSHN
City Rome Shelton
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 15 ft 273 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 47.230000, -123.150000

Rome (FCO) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 9,184 kilometers (5,707 miles / 4,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 15:52 in Rome, it's 06:52 in Shelton. With a 9-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 Shelton (SHN) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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