Distance From Higgins Airport to Falcone–Borsellino Airport

The distance from Higgins Airport () to Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) is 4997 miles or 8042 kilometers or 4339 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Rio ( United States ) to Palermo ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio and Palermo takes around 11 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Higgins Airport, Rio, United States to Falcone–Borsellino Airport, Palermo, Italy is 11 hours 29 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - PMO

Kilometers		8042 km
Statute Miles		4997 miles
Nautical Miles		4339 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 29 minutes

Higgins Airport to Falcone–Borsellino Airport Flight Route Map - to PMO Flight Path

Location of Higgins Airport & Falcone–Borsellino Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rio to Palermo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Rio, United States and Palermo, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PMO

Time difference between Rio (United States) and Palermo (Italy) is 7 Hours.
Palermo time is 7 Hours ahead of Rio.

Location	Local Time
Rio (United States)	2025-12-17, 22:46:56 CST
Palermo (Italy)	2025-12-18, 05:46:56 CET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Higgins Airport ( / 7WI2) Rio, United States

Destination

Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO / LICJ) Palermo, Italy