FCO to VLC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) to Valencia Airport (VLC) is 1,104 km (686 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 55m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (VLC to FCO).
How far is it from Rome to Valencia?
The great-circle distance between Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Valencia Airport (VLC) is 1,104 km (686 mi, 596 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 VLC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. VLC is roughly west of FCO.
How is the FCO to VLC route written in code?
The pair is written FCO-VLC in IATA codes and LIRF-LEVC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is FCO (LIRF), Valencia Airport is VLC (LEVC).
| FCO | VLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport | Valencia Airport |
| ICAO code | LIRF | LEVC |
| Country | Italy | Spain |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 240 ft |
| Rank by connections | #23 | #206 |
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.
VLC sits 227 ft (69 m) higher than FCO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FCO to VLC
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 |
| VY | Formosa Airlines | FOS | - | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: 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 Valencia?
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Valencia Airport (VLC) are 1,104 km (686 mi, 596 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FCO to VLC?
A typical nonstop flight between FCO and VLC takes about 1h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is VLC from FCO?
Valencia Airport (VLC) lies roughly west of Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).
Which airlines fly FCO to VLC?
2 airlines appear on the FCO-VLC route in the open dataset, including Alitalia, Formosa Airlines.
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