Flights Rome → Washington
FCO → IAD
How long is the flight from Rome to Washington?
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Washington (IAD) takes about 9h 28m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from Rome, where the airport opened in 1947, to Washington. The destination airport serves over 21 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel.
The Rome (FCO) → Washington (IAD) route is operated by United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Washington the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Washington: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rome (FCO) to Washington (IAD) heads north-west for about 7,232 km, a flight time of roughly 9h 28m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 min (atfm); arriving into Washington it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 83% | 5 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating FCO-IAD
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FCO-IAD
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Washington (IAD) takes about 9h 28m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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: United Airlines.
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The Rome-Washington route is about 7,232 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.
