FCO to LAX Route Guide
Rome, Italy → Los Angeles, United States
Quick answer
LIRF (Rome, Italy) to KLAX (Los Angeles, United States) is a 5,509 NM (10,203 km / 6,340 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 321° (NW). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 11h 59m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
5,509 NM
10,203 km / 6,340 mi
Initial Bearing
321° (NW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
11h 59m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
18,027 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
15 ft
LIRF
Arrival Elevation
128 ft
KLAX
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 5,509 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying FCO-LAX 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 LAX?
5,509 nautical miles (10,203 km / 6,340 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Rome to Los Angeles?
Approximately 11h 59m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly FCO-LAX?
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?
321° true (NW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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