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FCO to AUH: distance & flight time
Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport)
2,697 mi
4,340 km · 2,343 nm
5h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,697 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 45m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
- AUH — Abu Dhabi International Airport · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near FCO
Near AUH
- AZI · Bateen Airport12 mi away
- DHF · Al Dhafra Air Base14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport72 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FCO from AUH?
The flight distance from Rome (FCO) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) is 2,697 miles (4,340 km, 2,343 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FCO to AUH?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 45m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from FCO to AUH?
Nonstop service on FCO–AUH depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 45m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Rome and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FCO to AUH?
Compare live fares online, then call CheapoTrav — our agents have unpublished consolidator fares on FCO–AUH that never appear on search engines, with no booking fees.
Why are some FCO to AUH fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain FCO–AUH tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.