Flights Rome → Washington
FCO → IAD
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 16.3/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Washington the average ATFM delay is 2.0 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 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
Airlines operating FCO-IAD
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FCO-IAD
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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.
