FCO
Rome
Italy
7,793 km
4,843 miles
LEX
Lexington
United States
Distance
7,793 km
4,843 mi / 4,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Rome
Heading
304°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FCO LEX
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Blue Grass Airport
IATA Code FCO LEX
ICAO Code LIRF KLEX
City Rome Lexington
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/New_York
Elevation 15 ft 979 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 38.040000, -84.610000

Rome (FCO) to Lexington (LEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) in Lexington, United States is 7,793 kilometers (4,843 miles / 4,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 15:12 in Rome, it's 09:12 in Lexington. 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 Lexington (LEX) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 52° (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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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