Rome (FCO) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,249
miles
10,058
kilometers
5,431
nautical miles

🕐 12h 24m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (326°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,249 9,998
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,249 9,998
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,249 9,374
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,249 9,374
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,249 12,498
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,249 9,374
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?

A round trip between Rome and San Francisco earns you 12,498 base miles - that's 50% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The FCO to SFO route connects Rome, Italy with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,249 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 326° 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 SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 6,249 miles (10,058 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FCO to SFO typically take around 12h 24m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,249 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.