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RST to FCO: distance & flight time
Rochester (Rochester International Airport) → Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport)
4,905 mi
7,895 km · 4,263 nm
10h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,905 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 5m 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
- RST — Rochester International Airport · Rochester, 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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Frequently asked questions
How far is RST from FCO?
The flight distance from Rochester (RST) to Rome (FCO) is 4,905 miles (7,895 km, 4,263 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RST to FCO?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 5m 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 Rochester and Rome?
Rome is 7 hours ahead of Rochester.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RST to FCO?
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