Flights Rome → Atlanta
FCO → ATL
Route overview
The flight route operates from Rome, where the airport opened in 1947, to Atlanta. The destination city's airport serves over 108 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in the world. The journey is conducted using an Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
The Rome (FCO) → Atlanta (ATL) route is operated by Air France, ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.4/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Atlanta the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Atlanta: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rome (FCO) to Atlanta (ATL) heads north-west for about 8,086 km, a flight time of roughly 10h 32m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 min (atfm); arriving into Atlanta it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 84% | 20 min | 0.0% |
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 18 min | 3.3% |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 80% | 8 min | 1.8% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
Airlines operating FCO-ATL
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Frequently asked questions about FCO-ATL
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 4 airlines: Air France, ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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The Rome-Atlanta route is about 8,086 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
