FCO to MLA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to Malta International Airport (MLA) is 690 km (429 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 20m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (MLA to FCO).
How far is it from Rome to Valletta?
The great-circle distance between Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Malta International Airport (MLA) is 690 km (429 mi, 373 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 MLA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MLA is roughly south of FCO.
How is the FCO to MLA route written in code?
The pair is written FCO-MLA in IATA codes and LIRF-LMML in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is FCO (LIRF), Malta International Airport is MLA (LMML).
| FCO | MLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | Malta International Airport |
| ICAO code | LIRF | LMML |
| Country | Italy | Malta |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 300 ft |
| Rank by connections | #23 | #143 |
Both ICAO codes start with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MLA sits 287 ft (87 m) higher than FCO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FCO to MLA
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
| KM | Air Malta | AMC | Air Malta | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: EY, IG.
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 Valletta?
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Malta International Airport (MLA) are 690 km (429 mi, 373 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FCO to MLA?
A typical nonstop flight between FCO and MLA takes about 1h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MLA from FCO?
Malta International Airport (MLA) lies roughly south of Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).
Which airlines fly FCO to MLA?
2 airlines appear on the FCO-MLA route in the open dataset, including Alitalia, Air Malta.
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