FCO
Rome
Italy
9,952 km
6,184 miles
TUS
Tucson
United States
Distance
9,952 km
6,184 mi / 5,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Rome
Heading
315°
northwest

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FCO TUS
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Tucson International Airport
IATA Code FCO TUS
ICAO Code LIRF KTUS
City Rome Tucson
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Phoenix
Elevation 15 ft 2,643 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 32.120000, -110.940000

Rome (FCO) to Tucson (TUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Tucson International Airport (TUS) in Tucson, United States is 9,952 kilometers (6,184 miles / 5,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 21:58 in Rome, it's 13:58 in Tucson. 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 2,628 feet between the two airports. Tucson International Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Tucson (TUS) 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 Tucson International Airport (TUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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