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FCO to IWS: distance & flight time
Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) → Houston (West Houston Airport)
5,692 mi
9,161 km · 4,946 nm
11h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,692 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 38m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
- IWS — West Houston Airport · Houston, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near FCO
Near IWS
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport23 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark8 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport14 mi away
- DWH · David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport18 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FCO from IWS?
The flight distance from Rome (FCO) to Houston (IWS) is 5,692 miles (9,161 km, 4,946 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FCO to IWS?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 38m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Rome and Houston?
Houston is 7 hours behind Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FCO to IWS?
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