FCO
Rome
Italy
7,975 km
4,956 miles
XIC
Xichang
China
Distance
7,975 km
4,956 mi / 4,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
68°
east northeast

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FCO XIC
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Xichang Qingshan Airport
IATA Code FCO XIC
ICAO Code LIRF ZUXC
City Rome Xichang
Country Italy China
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 15 ft 5,112 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 27.990000, 102.180000

Rome (FCO) to Xichang (XIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) in Xichang, China is 7,975 kilometers (4,956 miles / 4,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Italy with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:57 in Rome, it's 19:57 in Xichang. With a 7-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 5,097 feet between the two airports. Xichang Qingshan 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 Xichang (XIC) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). 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 Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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