FCO
Rome
Italy
9,176 km
5,702 miles
SGR
Houston
United States
Distance
9,176 km
5,702 mi / 4,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FCO SGR
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Sugar Land Regional Airport
IATA Code FCO SGR
ICAO Code LIRF KSGR
City Rome Houston
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Chicago
Elevation 15 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 29.620000, -95.660000

Rome (FCO) to Houston (SGR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) in Houston, United States is 9,176 kilometers (5,702 miles / 4,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 15:08 in Rome, it's 08:08 in Houston. 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 Houston (SGR) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 46° (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 Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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