FCO
Rome
Italy
9,827 km
6,106 miles
TVL
South Lake Tahoe
United States
Distance
9,827 km
6,106 mi / 5,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Rome
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FCO TVL
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Lake Tahoe Airport
IATA Code FCO TVL
ICAO Code LIRF KTVL
City Rome South Lake Tahoe
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 15 ft 6,268 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 38.890000, -120.000000

Rome (FCO) to South Lake Tahoe (TVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) in South Lake Tahoe, United States is 9,827 kilometers (6,106 miles / 5,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 12:16 in Rome, it's 03:16 in South Lake Tahoe. With a 9-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 6,253 feet between the two airports. Lake Tahoe 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 South Lake Tahoe (TVL) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 34° (north 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 Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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