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LHR to FCO: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport)
897 mi
1,444 km · 780 nm
2h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
897 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 25m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- 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 LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Near FCO
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from FCO?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Rome (FCO) is 897 miles (1,444 km, 780 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to FCO?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 25m 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 London and Rome?
Rome is 1 hour ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to FCO?
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