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HOU to FCO: distance & flight time
Houston (William P Hobby Airport) → Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport)
5,684 mi
9,147 km · 4,939 nm
11h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,684 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 37m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HOU — William P Hobby Airport · Houston, United States
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near HOU
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport24 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark19 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional Airport23 mi away
Near FCO
Frequently asked questions
How far is HOU from FCO?
The flight distance from Houston (HOU) to Rome (FCO) is 5,684 miles (9,147 km, 4,939 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOU to FCO?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 37m 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 Houston and Rome?
Rome is 7 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HOU to FCO?
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