FCO
Rome
Italy
9,161 km
5,693 miles
IWS
Houston
United States
Distance
9,161 km
5,693 mi / 4,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
304°
west northwest

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FCO IWS
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport West Houston Airport
IATA Code FCO IWS
ICAO Code LIRF KIWS
City Rome Houston
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Chicago
Elevation 15 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 29.820000, -95.670000

Rome (FCO) to Houston (IWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to West Houston Airport (IWS) in Houston, United States is 9,161 kilometers (5,693 miles / 4,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 22:17 in Rome, it's 15:17 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 (IWS) 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 West Houston Airport (IWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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