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BLB to FCO: distance & flight time
Howard (Panama Pacific International Airport) → Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport)
5,903 mi
9,499 km · 5,129 nm
12h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,903 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 2m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BLB — Panama Pacific International Airport · Howard, Panama
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is BLB from FCO?
The flight distance from Howard (BLB) to Rome (FCO) is 5,903 miles (9,499 km, 5,129 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BLB to FCO?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 2m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Howard and Rome?
Rome is 7 hours ahead of Howard.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BLB to FCO?
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