Flights Rome → Newark
FCO → EWR
Route overview
This flight route operates from Rome, where the airport opened in 1947, to Newark, with the destination airport having been established much more recently in 2001. The Newark Liberty International Airport sees a high volume of traffic annually, serving approximately 43,402,059 passengers per year.
The Rome (FCO) → Newark (EWR) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.9/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Newark the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Newark: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rome (FCO) to Newark (EWR) heads north-west for about 6,891 km, a flight time of roughly 9h 2m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 min (atfm); arriving into Newark it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
Airlines operating FCO-EWR
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Frequently asked questions about FCO-EWR
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 2 airlines: Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines.
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The Rome-Newark route is about 6,891 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.
