CWF
Lake Charles
United States
8,955 km
5,565 miles
FCO
Rome
Italy
Distance
8,955 km
5,565 mi / 4,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
47°
northeast

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CWF FCO
Airport Name Chennault International Airport Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport
IATA Code CWF FCO
ICAO Code KCWF LIRF
City Lake Charles Rome
Country United States Italy
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Rome
Elevation 17 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 30.210000, -93.140000 41.800000, 12.250000

Lake Charles (CWF) to Rome (FCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States to Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy is 8,955 kilometers (5,565 miles / 4,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 United States with Italy. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:23 in Lake Charles, it's 08:23 in Rome. With a 7-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 Rome (FCO) to Lake Charles (CWF) follows a heading of 302° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chennault International Airport (CWF) and Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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