FCO to JFK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 6,866 km (4,267 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 9h 5m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (JFK to FCO).
How far is it from Rome to New York?
The great-circle distance between Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 6,866 km (4,267 mi, 3,708 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 JFK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 9h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JFK is roughly northwest of FCO.
How is the FCO to JFK route written in code?
The pair is written FCO-JFK in IATA codes and LIRF-KJFK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is FCO (LIRF), John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK).
| FCO | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| ICAO code | LIRF | KJFK |
| Country | Italy | United States |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #23 | #9 |
LIRF starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; KJFK starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 0 ft (0 m) of each other.
Airlines flying FCO to JFK
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| AZ | Alitalia | AZA | Alitalia | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AY, BA, IB.
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 New York?
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are 6,866 km (4,267 mi, 3,708 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FCO to JFK?
A typical nonstop flight between FCO and JFK takes about 9h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JFK from FCO?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) lies roughly northwest of Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).
Which airlines fly FCO to JFK?
4 airlines appear on the FCO-JFK route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Alitalia, Delta Air Lines.
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