FCO
Rome
Italy
10,175 km
6,322 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
10,175 km
6,322 mi / 5,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Rome
Heading
321°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

FCO WHP
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code FCO WHP
ICAO Code LIRF KWHP
City Rome Los Angeles
Country Italy United States
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 15 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 34.260000, -118.410000

Rome (FCO) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 10,175 kilometers (6,322 miles / 5,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 03:05 in Rome, it's 18:05 in Los Angeles. With a 9-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 Los Angeles (WHP) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 34° (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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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