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UGN to FCO: distance & flight time
Chicago (Waukegan National Airport) → Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport)
4,790 mi
7,709 km · 4,162 nm
9h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
4,790 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 52m 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
- UGN — Waukegan National Airport · Chicago, 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 UGN
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport31 mi away
- ENW · Kenosha Regional Airport12 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport21 mi away
- RAC · John H Batten Airport24 mi away
Near FCO
Frequently asked questions
How far is UGN from FCO?
The flight distance from Chicago (UGN) to Rome (FCO) is 4,790 miles (7,709 km, 4,162 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from UGN to FCO?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 52m 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 Chicago and Rome?
Rome is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from UGN to FCO?
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