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SAN to FCO: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport)
6,368 mi
10,249 km · 5,534 nm
12h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,368 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 57m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, 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 SAN from FCO?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Rome (FCO) is 6,368 miles (10,249 km, 5,534 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to FCO?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 57m 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 San Diego and Rome?
Rome is 9 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to FCO?
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