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FCO to PHL: distance & flight time
Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) → Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport)
4,360 mi
7,016 km · 3,788 nm
9h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,360 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 1m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, 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 PHL
- BBX · Wings Field18 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport19 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport22 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FCO from PHL?
The flight distance from Rome (FCO) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 4,360 miles (7,016 km, 3,788 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FCO to PHL?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 1m 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 Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 6 hours behind Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FCO to PHL?
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