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FCO to UGN: distance & flight time
Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) → Chicago (Waukegan National Airport)
4,790 mi
7,709 km · 4,162 nm
9h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,790 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 52m 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
- UGN — Waukegan National Airport · Chicago, 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 UGN
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport31 mi away
- ENW · Kenosha Regional Airport12 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport21 mi away
- RAC · John H Batten Airport24 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FCO from UGN?
The flight distance from Rome (FCO) to Chicago (UGN) is 4,790 miles (7,709 km, 4,162 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FCO to UGN?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 52m 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 Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FCO to UGN?
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