FCO
Rome
Italy
9,222 km
5,730 miles
TAU
Tauramena
Colombia
Distance
9,222 km
5,730 mi / 4,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Rome
Heading
270°
west

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FCO TAU
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Tauramena Airport
IATA Code FCO TAU
ICAO Code LIRF SKTA
City Rome Tauramena
Country Italy Colombia
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Bogota
Elevation 15 ft 1,462 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 5.010000, -72.740000

Rome (FCO) to Tauramena (TAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Tauramena Airport (TAU) in Tauramena, Colombia is 9,222 kilometers (5,730 miles / 4,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:21 in Rome, it's 10:21 in Tauramena. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,447 feet between the two airports. Tauramena Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Tauramena (TAU) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 48° (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 Tauramena Airport (TAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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