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FCO to PKE: distance & flight time
Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) → Parkes (Parkes Airport)
9,979 mi
16,059 km · 8,671 nm
20h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
9,979 miles nonstop takes roughly 20h 2m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
- PKE — Parkes Airport · Parkes, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near FCO
Near PKE
- FRB · Forbes Airport24 mi away
- OAG · Orange Airport54 mi away
- CWT · Cowra Airport55 mi away
- QRM · Narromine Airport63 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FCO from PKE?
The flight distance from Rome (FCO) to Parkes (PKE) is 9,979 miles (16,059 km, 8,671 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FCO to PKE?
A nonstop flight takes about 20h 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 Rome and Parkes?
Parkes is 8 hours ahead of Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FCO to PKE?
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