FCO to IKA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 3,423 km (2,127 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 45m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (IKA to FCO).
How far is it from Rome to Tehran?
The great-circle distance between Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 3,423 km (2,127 mi, 1,848 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from FCO to IKA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. IKA is roughly east of FCO.
How is the FCO to IKA route written in code?
The pair is written FCO-IKA in IATA codes and LIRF-OIIE in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is FCO (LIRF), Imam Khomeini International Airport is IKA (OIIE).
| FCO | IKA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | Imam Khomeini International Airport |
| ICAO code | LIRF | OIIE |
| Country | Italy | Iran |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 3,305 ft |
| Rank by connections | #23 | #266 |
LIRF starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; OIIE starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
IKA sits 3,292 ft (1,003 m) higher than FCO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FCO to IKA
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | Alitalia | AZA | Alitalia | Active |
| IR | Iran Air | IRA | Iranair | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Rome from Tehran?
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) are 3,423 km (2,127 mi, 1,848 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FCO to IKA?
A typical nonstop flight between FCO and IKA takes about 4h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IKA from FCO?
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) lies roughly east of Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).
Which airlines fly FCO to IKA?
2 airlines appear on the FCO-IKA route in the open dataset, including Alitalia, Iran Air.
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