Rome (FCO) to New York (JFK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,266
miles
6,866
kilometers
3,707
nautical miles

🕐 8h 38m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (301°)
Direction
🌍 -6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,266 6,826
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,266 6,826
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,266 6,399
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,266 6,399
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,266 8,532
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,266 6,399
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 Rome and New York 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 FCO to JFK route connects Rome, Italy with New York, United States. This long-haul flight covers 4,266 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Italy to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 301° from Rome. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FCO

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport

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

🛬 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport is 4,266 miles (6,866 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FCO to JFK typically take around 8h 38m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,266 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.