FCO to JFK Route Guide
Rome, Italy → New York, United States
Quick answer
LIRF (Rome, Italy) to KJFK (New York, United States) is a 3,707 NM (6,865 km / 4,266 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 301° (WNW). Typical cruise altitude FL380, expected flight time 8h 18m, common aircraft: Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR.
Distance
3,707 NM
6,865 km / 4,266 mi
Initial Bearing
301° (WNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL380
38,000 ft
Block Time
8h 18m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
12,621 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
15 ft
LIRF
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KJFK
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 3,707 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 757-200
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
- Airbus A321XLR
- Airbus A330-300
Weather considerations
Pilots flying FCO-JFK 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 JFK?
3,707 nautical miles (6,865 km / 4,266 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Rome to New York?
Approximately 8h 18m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly FCO-JFK?
Common types include Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR, Airbus A330-300 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL380 (38,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
301° true (WNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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