FCO
Rome
Italy
9,601 km
5,966 miles
SYO
Shonai
Japan
Distance
9,601 km
5,966 mi / 5,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Rome
Heading
38°
northeast

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FCO SYO
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Shonai Airport
IATA Code FCO SYO
ICAO Code LIRF RJSY
City Rome Shonai
Country Italy Japan
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 15 ft 86 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 38.810000, 139.790000

Rome (FCO) to Shonai (SYO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Shonai Airport (SYO) in Shonai, Japan is 9,601 kilometers (5,966 miles / 5,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Japan. 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 17:58 in Rome, it's 01:58 in Shonai. 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.

The return flight from Shonai (SYO) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 324° (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 Shonai Airport (SYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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