FCO
Rome
Italy
9,264 km
5,757 miles
LBB
Lubbock
United States
Distance
9,264 km
5,757 mi / 5,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FCO LBB
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
IATA Code FCO LBB
ICAO Code LIRF KLBB
City Rome Lubbock
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Chicago
Elevation 15 ft 3,282 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 33.660000, -101.820000

Rome (FCO) to Lubbock (LBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) in Lubbock, United States is 9,264 kilometers (5,757 miles / 5,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 03:44 in Rome, it's 20:44 in Lubbock. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,267 feet between the two airports. Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport.

The return flight from Lubbock (LBB) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 43° (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 Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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