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IAH to FCO: distance & flight time
Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport) → Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport)
5,670 mi
9,125 km · 4,927 nm
11h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,670 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 35m 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
- IAH — George Bush Intercontinental Houston 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 IAH
- DWH · David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport14 mi away
- IWS · West Houston Airport23 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark23 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport24 mi away
Near FCO
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAH from FCO?
The flight distance from Houston (IAH) to Rome (FCO) is 5,670 miles (9,125 km, 4,927 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAH to FCO?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 35m 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 IAH to FCO?
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