FCO
Rome
Italy
18,201 km
11,310 miles
TWZ
Twitzel
New Zealand
Distance
18,201 km
11,310 mi / 9,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Rome
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FCO TWZ
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Pukaki Airport
IATA Code FCO TWZ
ICAO Code LIRF NZUK
City Rome Twitzel
Country Italy New Zealand
Timezone Europe/Rome Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 15 ft 1,575 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -44.230000, 170.120000

Rome (FCO) to Twitzel (TWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Pukaki Airport (TWZ) in Twitzel, New Zealand is 18,201 kilometers (11,310 miles / 9,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:25 in Rome, it's 02:25 in Twitzel. With a 12-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 1,560 feet between the two airports. Pukaki Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Twitzel (TWZ) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 269° (west). 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 Pukaki Airport (TWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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