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FCO to NEW: distance & flight time
Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) → New Orleans (Lakefront Airport)
5,435 mi
8,747 km · 4,723 nm
11h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,435 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 7m 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
- NEW — Lakefront Airport · New Orleans, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is FCO from NEW?
The flight distance from Rome (FCO) to New Orleans (NEW) is 5,435 miles (8,747 km, 4,723 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FCO to NEW?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 7m 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 New Orleans?
New Orleans is 7 hours behind Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FCO to NEW?
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