FCO to TLV: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is 2,278 km (1,416 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 20m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (TLV to FCO).
How far is it from Rome to Tel Aviv?
The great-circle distance between Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) is 2,278 km (1,416 mi, 1,230 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 TLV?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TLV is roughly east of FCO.
How is the FCO to TLV route written in code?
The pair is written FCO-TLV in IATA codes and LIRF-LLBG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is FCO (LIRF), Ben Gurion International Airport is TLV (LLBG).
| FCO | TLV | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | Ben Gurion International Airport |
| ICAO code | LIRF | LLBG |
| Country | Italy | Israel |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 135 ft |
| Rank by connections | #23 | #117 |
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.
TLV sits 122 ft (37 m) higher than FCO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FCO to TLV
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6H | Israir | ISR | Israir | Active |
| AZ | Alitalia | AZA | Alitalia | Active |
| LY | El Al Israel Airlines | ELY | Elal | Active |
| U2 | easyJet | EZY | Easy | 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 Tel Aviv?
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) are 2,278 km (1,416 mi, 1,230 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FCO to TLV?
A typical nonstop flight between FCO and TLV takes about 3h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TLV from FCO?
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) lies roughly east of Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).
Which airlines fly FCO to TLV?
4 airlines appear on the FCO-TLV route in the open dataset, including Israir, Alitalia, El Al Israel Airlines.
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