FCO to FRA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) is 958 km (595 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 40m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (FRA to FCO).
How far is it from Rome to Frankfurt am Main?
The great-circle distance between Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) is 958 km (595 mi, 517 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from FCO to FRA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. FRA is roughly north of FCO.
How is the FCO to FRA route written in code?
The pair is written FCO-FRA in IATA codes and LIRF-EDDF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is FCO (LIRF), Frankfurt Main Airport is FRA (EDDF).
| FCO | FRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | Frankfurt Main Airport |
| ICAO code | LIRF | EDDF |
| Country | Italy | Germany |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 364 ft |
| Rank by connections | #23 | #6 |
LIRF starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EDDF starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
FRA sits 351 ft (107 m) higher than FCO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FCO to FRA
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | Alitalia | AZA | Alitalia | Active |
| BG | Biman Bangladesh Airlines | BBC | Bangladesh | Active |
| LH | Lufthansa | DLH | Lufthansa | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Rome from Frankfurt am Main?
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are 958 km (595 mi, 517 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FCO to FRA?
A typical nonstop flight between FCO and FRA takes about 1h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is FRA from FCO?
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) lies roughly north of Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).
Which airlines fly FCO to FRA?
3 airlines appear on the FCO-FRA route in the open dataset, including Alitalia, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Lufthansa.
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