Washington (DCA) to Rome (FCO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,479
miles
7,208
kilometers
3,892
nautical miles

🕐 9h 2m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (55°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,479 7,166
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,479 7,166
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,479 6,719
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,479 6,719
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,479 8,958
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,479 6,719
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Washington and Rome follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The DCA to FCO route connects Washington, United States with Rome, Italy. This long-haul flight covers 4,479 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Italy. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 55° from Washington. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) serves Washington, United States.

🛬 About FCO

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) serves Rome, Italy.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport is 4,479 miles (7,208 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DCA to FCO typically take around 9h 2m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,479 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.