FCO to MUC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to Munich Airport (MUC) is 729 km (453 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 25m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (MUC to FCO).
How far is it from Rome to Munich?
The great-circle distance between Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Munich Airport (MUC) is 729 km (453 mi, 394 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 MUC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MUC is roughly north of FCO.
How is the FCO to MUC route written in code?
The pair is written FCO-MUC in IATA codes and LIRF-EDDM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is FCO (LIRF), Munich Airport is MUC (EDDM).
| FCO | MUC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | Munich Airport |
| ICAO code | LIRF | EDDM |
| Country | Italy | Germany |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 1,487 ft |
| Rank by connections | #23 | #17 |
LIRF starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EDDM starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MUC sits 1,474 ft (449 m) higher than FCO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FCO to MUC
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 |
| 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 Munich?
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Munich Airport (MUC) are 729 km (453 mi, 394 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FCO to MUC?
A typical nonstop flight between FCO and MUC takes about 1h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MUC from FCO?
Munich Airport (MUC) lies roughly north of Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).
Which airlines fly FCO to MUC?
2 airlines appear on the FCO-MUC route in the open dataset, including Alitalia, Lufthansa.
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