New York to Rome
8h 57m The flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) covers 6,866 km (4,267 miles) and takes approximately 8h 57m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 58°, passing near 50.2° N, 31.2° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 12h 29m | 12h 54m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 8h 48m | 9h 13m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 7h 38m | 8h 03m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 8h 05m | 8h 30m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| JFK | FCO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport |
| City | New York | Rome |
| Country | United States | Italy |
| ICAO | KJFK | LIRF |
| Coordinates | 40.6394, -73.7793 | 41.8045, 12.252 |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 13 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from New York to Rome?
A non-stop flight from New York (JFK) to Rome (FCO) takes about 8h 57m. The great-circle distance is 6,866 km (4,267 miles, 3,708 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 58°.
How far is New York from Rome?
6,866 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 4,267 miles or 3,708 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between JFK and FCO?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 6,866 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 8h 57m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.