FCO
Rome
Italy
1,444 km
897 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
1,444 km
897 mi / 780 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
322°
northwest

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FCO LHR
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code FCO LHR
ICAO Code LIRF EGLL
City Rome London
Country Italy United Kingdom
Timezone Europe/Rome Europe/London
Elevation 15 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 51.470000, -0.460000

Rome (FCO) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 1,444 kilometers (897 miles / 780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Italy with United Kingdom. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:46 in Rome, it's 05:46 in London.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 133° (southeast). 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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