FCO to LAX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 10,203 km (6,340 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 13h 15m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LAX to FCO).
How far is it from Rome to Los Angeles?
The great-circle distance between Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 10,203 km (6,340 mi, 5,509 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 LAX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 13h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LAX is roughly northwest of FCO.
How is the FCO to LAX route written in code?
The pair is written FCO-LAX in IATA codes and LIRF-KLAX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is FCO (LIRF), Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX).
| FCO | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| ICAO code | LIRF | KLAX |
| Country | Italy | United States |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 125 ft |
| Rank by connections | #23 | #7 |
LIRF starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; KLAX starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LAX sits 112 ft (34 m) higher than FCO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FCO to LAX
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: DL.
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 Los Angeles?
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are 10,203 km (6,340 mi, 5,509 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FCO to LAX?
A typical nonstop flight between FCO and LAX takes about 13h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LAX from FCO?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) lies roughly northwest of Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).
Which airlines fly FCO to LAX?
1 airline appear on the FCO-LAX route in the open dataset, including Alitalia.
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