London to Rome flight time

A flight from London (LHR) to Rome (FCO) typically takes about 2 h 15 min. The return, Rome to London, takes about 2 h 30 min. The distance is 1,443 km (897 miles) along the great-circle path.

Distance:: 1,443 km · 897 mi · 779 nm
LHR → FCO:: about 2 h 15 min
FCO → LHR:: about 2 h 30 min
Time difference:: Rome is 1 hour ahead
Heading:: southeast from London

Time difference and arrival time

Rome is 1 hour ahead of London (standard time; the gap shifts by an hour for part of the year when only one of them is on daylight saving). Leave London at 10:00 and you land at about 13:14 Rome time, the same day.

Avoiding jet lag: London to Rome

Rome is only 1 hour ahead, which most people barely notice. Go to bed at local time, drink plenty of water and get outdoor light during the day, and you should be fine within a day or two.

General guidance, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or take medication, ask your doctor before changing your sleep routine.

Which aircraft can fly London to Rome?

Range decides what can do this route without a stop. At 1,443 km it is within reach of every aircraft below.

Aircraft	Approx. range	Estimated LHR–FCO
Airbus A320neo	6,300 km	2 h 15 min
Boeing 737-800	5,400 km	2 h 15 min
Airbus A321LR	7,400 km	2 h 15 min
Boeing 787-9	14,100 km	2 h 5 min
Airbus A350-900	15,000 km	2 h 5 min
Boeing 777-300ER	13,650 km	2 h 5 min

How this estimate is made

Distance is the great-circle distance between London Heathrow and Rome Fiumicino. Time is that distance at about 830 km/h cruise, adjusted for the prevailing jet stream, plus roughly 35 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. It is a typical scheduled-time estimate, not a timetable: airlines publish their own, and daily winds, routing and air traffic can move a long flight by half an hour or more. Reviewed October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from London to Rome?

About 2 h 15 min from LHR to FCO. The return flight is about 2 h 30 min.

How long is a flight from the UK to Italy?

From London to Rome it is typically about 2 h 15 min, covering 1,443 km.

How far is London from Rome?

1,443 km (897 miles, 779 nautical miles) in a straight line.

What is the time difference between London and Rome?

Rome is 1 hour ahead of London in standard time.

Can you fly non-stop from London to Rome?

At 1,443 km it is within the range of long-haul airliners such as the Boeing 777-300ER, so a non-stop flight is possible; check airline schedules for what is actually operated.

How long does jet lag last going from London to Rome?

A difference this small usually clears in a day or two.

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