FCO
Rome
Italy
7,852 km
4,879 miles
LOU
Louisville
United States
Distance
7,852 km
4,879 mi / 4,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Rome
Heading
304°
northwest

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FCO LOU
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Bowman Field
IATA Code FCO LOU
ICAO Code LIRF KLOU
City Rome Louisville
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/New_York
Elevation 15 ft 546 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 38.230000, -85.660000

Rome (FCO) to Louisville (LOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Bowman Field (LOU) in Louisville, United States is 7,852 kilometers (4,879 miles / 4,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying 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 09:05 in Rome, it's 03:05 in Louisville. 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 Louisville (LOU) 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 Bowman Field (LOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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