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RME to ETH: distance & flight time
Rome (Griffiss International Airport) → Elat (Eilat Airport)
5,753 mi
9,258 km · 4,999 nm
11h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,753 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 45m 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
- RME — Griffiss International Airport · Rome, United States
- ETH — Eilat Airport · Elat, Israel
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RME
Near ETH
- AQJ · Aqaba King Hussein International Airport5 mi away
- TCP · Taba International Airport11 mi away
- ETM · Ramon Airport12 mi away
- VDA · Ovda International Airport26 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RME from ETH?
The flight distance from Rome (RME) to Elat (ETH) is 5,753 miles (9,258 km, 4,999 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RME to ETH?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 45m 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 Elat?
Elat is 7 hours ahead of Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RME to ETH?
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