FCO
Rome
Italy
9,259 km
5,753 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
9,259 km
5,753 mi / 4,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
60°
east northeast

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FCO SQJ
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code FCO SQJ
ICAO Code LIRF ZSSM
City Rome Sanming
Country Italy China
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 15 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 26.430000, 117.840000

Rome (FCO) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 9,259 kilometers (5,753 miles / 4,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:51 in Rome, it's 00:51 in Sanming. With a 7-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 Sanming (SQJ) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). 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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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