FCO
Rome
Italy
12,713 km
7,900 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
12,713 km
7,900 mi / 6,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Rome
Heading
234°
southwest

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FCO WCA
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code FCO WCA
ICAO Code LIRF SCST
City Rome Castro
Country Italy Chile
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Santiago
Elevation 15 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Rome (FCO) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 12,713 kilometers (7,900 miles / 6,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Chile. 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 15:16 in Rome, it's 11:16 in Castro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 55° (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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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