How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Rome?

The flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rome (FCO) takes about 10h 39m nonstop on a widebody airliner, based on the 5,509 nautical mile great-circle distance. Published airline schedules add taxi and buffer time.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Rome?

It is 6,340 miles (10,203 km, or 5,509 nautical miles) in a straight line.

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LAX → FCO · Los Angeles International Airport to Rome-Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

The flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rome (FCO) takes about 10h 39m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 6,340 miles (10,203 km).

6,340

miles

10,203

kilometers

+9h

time change

northbound

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Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ

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NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320

Beyond range

WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777

10h 39m

When will you arrive?

Rome is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles. You cross 9 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.

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How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Rome?: About 10h 39m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
How far is it?: 6,340 miles, or 10,203 km (5,509 nautical miles) in a straight line.
What is the time difference?: Rome is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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