FCO
Rome
Italy
9,711 km
6,034 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
9,711 km
6,034 mi / 5,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Rome
Heading
316°
northwest

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FCO SOW
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code FCO SOW
ICAO Code LIRF KSOW
City Rome Show Low
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Phoenix
Elevation 15 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 34.270000, -110.010000

Rome (FCO) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 9,711 kilometers (6,034 miles / 5,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 18:25 in Rome, it's 10:25 in Show Low. 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 6,401 feet between the two airports. Show Low 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 Show Low (SOW) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 39° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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