How far is Rome from Washington?

The great-circle distance is 7,217 km.

How many airport combinations serve this route?

1 airport combination is currently on file for this route — see the airport information section above.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington to Rome?

As a general industry pattern, mid-week departures (Tuesday and Wednesday) tend to be cheaper than weekend flights. See the "Best time to book" section above for actual current fares on this route where available.

Are there other airports near Rome?

Yes — see the "Nearby airports" section above for real alternatives within 100 km, with distances.

Do I need a visa to travel from Washington to Rome?

Visa requirements depend on your nationality and destination country. Always check the official embassy or consulate website of your destination before travelling.

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Flights from Washington to Rome

IAD → FCO

Washington to Rome is a route covering 7,217 km (4,484 miles), with a typical flight time of 9h 15m. One airport combination currently serves this route. Rome is located in Italy, in Europe. This page brings together real route data, current fares where available, and links to more specific planning tools — flight duration, distance, direct-flight availability, and seasonal patterns — so you can plan the trip itself rather than piece it together from separate searches. Fares and availability change constantly; the figures below reflect what's actually on file for this route today, not an estimate.

Why visit Rome

Rome is in Italy (Southern Europe). Rome is the capital of Italy. The main languages are Albaniana, French, Friuli. The local currency is the Euro (€).

Airport information

IADWashington Dulles International Airport→Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International AirportFCO

Best time to book

As a general industry pattern, mid-week departures (Tuesday and Wednesday) and booking 4–8 weeks ahead tend to run cheaper than weekend or last-minute fares. We don't have a live fare history for this specific route yet — use the search box to see current prices.

Best months to travel

Typical weather in Rome by season, based on the last 3 years of real historical data.

January

14° / 7°C

~58mm rain

April

18° / 10°C

~53mm rain

July

30° / 22°C

~24mm rain

October

23° / 16°C

~137mm rain

Flight duration

9h 15m

Typical flight time

7,217 km

Distance (4,484 mi)

Airport combinations

This is the direct, non-stop flight time for the route's real great-circle distance. Connecting itineraries take longer depending on layover length.

Nearby airports

Near Washington

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)38 km
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (BWI)73 km
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR)88 km

Near Rome

Ciampino Airport (CIA)29 km

Things to do in Rome

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Transportation from the airport

Most airports offer a mix of taxi ranks, rideshare pickup zones, airport rail or bus links, and rental car counters. Exact options, journey times, and fares vary by airport and terminal — check Rome's official airport website for current transfer options before you travel.

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