FCO
Rome
Italy
9,147 km
5,684 miles
HOU
Houston
United States
Distance
9,147 km
5,684 mi / 4,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FCO HOU
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport William P Hobby Airport
IATA Code FCO HOU
ICAO Code LIRF KHOU
City Rome Houston
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Chicago
Elevation 15 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 29.650000, -95.280000

Rome (FCO) to Houston (HOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to William P Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, United States is 9,147 kilometers (5,684 miles / 4,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Italy with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:19 in Rome, it's 04:19 in Houston. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Houston (HOU) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and William P Hobby Airport (HOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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