Rome (FCO) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,340
miles
10,203
kilometers
5,509
nautical miles

🕐 12h 35m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (321°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,340 10,144
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,340 10,144
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,340 9,510
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,340 9,510
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,340 12,680
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,340 9,510
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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Rome to Los Angeles would take approximately 14 days compared to just 12h 35m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The FCO to LAX route connects Rome, Italy with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,340 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 321° from Rome. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FCO

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport

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

🛬 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 6,340 miles (10,203 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FCO to LAX typically take around 12h 35m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,340 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.