FCO to DFW Route Guide
Rome, Italy → Dallas, United States
Quick answer
LIRF (Rome, Italy) to KDFW (Dallas, United States) is a 4,867 NM (9,014 km / 5,601 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 307° (NW). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 10h 38m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,867 NM
9,014 km / 5,601 mi
Initial Bearing
307° (NW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
10h 38m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
16,101 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
15 ft
LIRF
Arrival Elevation
607 ft
KDFW
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,867 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying FCO-DFW should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between FCO and DFW?
4,867 nautical miles (9,014 km / 5,601 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Rome to Dallas?
Approximately 10h 38m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly FCO-DFW?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-900neo depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
307° true (NW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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