FCO
Rome
Italy
8,967 km
5,572 miles
LCH
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
8,967 km
5,572 mi / 4,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FCO LCH
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Lake Charles Regional Airport
IATA Code FCO LCH
ICAO Code LIRF KLCH
City Rome Lake Charles
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Chicago
Elevation 15 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 30.130000, -93.220000

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

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States is 8,967 kilometers (5,572 miles / 4,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 20:48 in Rome, it's 13:48 in Lake Charles. 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 Lake Charles (LCH) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 47° (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 Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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