Flights Rome → Philadelphia
FCO → PHL
How long is the flight from Rome to Philadelphia?
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes 8h 57m on average. That is the median time recorded across 1 scheduled flight on this leg; the actual time varies by a few minutes with wind, routing and take-off queues.
Route overview
The flight route operates between Rome and Philadelphia, utilizing an Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The airport in Rome, where the journey originates, has been in operation since 1947, while the destination airport sees over 28 million passengers annually.
The Rome (FCO) → Philadelphia (PHL) route is operated by American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Philadelphia the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Philadelphia: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rome (FCO) to Philadelphia (PHL) heads north-west for about 7,017 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 57m.
Departures from Rome on this leg cluster in the midday window: about 100% of FCO-PHL flights take off then.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 min (atfm); arriving into Philadelphia it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
Airlines operating FCO-PHL
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Frequently asked questions about FCO-PHL
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes 8h 57m on average. That is the median time recorded across 1 scheduled flight on this leg; the actual time varies by a few minutes with wind, routing and take-off queues.
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 1 airline: American Airlines.
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The Rome-Philadelphia route is about 7,017 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.
