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SJC to FCO: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport)
6,251 mi
10,061 km · 5,432 nm
12h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,251 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 43m 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
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, 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 SJC from FCO?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Rome (FCO) is 6,251 miles (10,061 km, 5,432 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to FCO?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 43m 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 Jose and Rome?
Rome is 9 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to FCO?
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