FCO
Rome
Italy
6,867 km
4,267 miles
JFK
New York
United States
Distance
6,867 km
4,267 mi / 3,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Rome
Heading
301°
west northwest

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FCO JFK
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport John F Kennedy International Airport
IATA Code FCO JFK
ICAO Code LIRF KJFK
City Rome New York
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/New_York
Elevation 15 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 40.640000, -73.780000

Rome (FCO) to New York (JFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States is 6,867 kilometers (4,267 miles / 3,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 05:50 in Rome, it's 23:50 in New York. With a 6-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 New York (JFK) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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