FCO to SFO Route Guide
Rome, Italy → San Francisco, United States
Quick answer
LIRF (Rome, Italy) to KSFO (San Francisco, United States) is a 5,431 NM (10,058 km / 6,250 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 326° (NW). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 11h 49m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
5,431 NM
10,058 km / 6,250 mi
Initial Bearing
326° (NW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
11h 49m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
17,793 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
15 ft
LIRF
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KSFO
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 5,431 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying FCO-SFO 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 SFO?
5,431 nautical miles (10,058 km / 6,250 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Rome to San Francisco?
Approximately 11h 49m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly FCO-SFO?
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?
326° true (NW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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