Charlotte to Rome (CLT–CIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,817 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Charlotte to Rome
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
4,817 mi 8h 45m nonstop +6h ahead

CLT–CIA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to CIA.
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Two-Stop Connections
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On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CLT → CIA
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
CIA → CLT
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Rome is 6 hours ahead of Charlotte.
CLT: EDT · CIA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Rome.
Distance & Flight Time
4,817 mi / 7,752 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 45m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Italy visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. No advance application is needed. Italy is an EU member and Schengen member. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area. At Rome Fiumicino (FCO), Milan Malpensa (MXP), Venice Marco Polo (VCE), or any Italian airport, immigration stamps your passport at the non-EU line.

The 90-day Schengen clock runs across all 29 Schengen countries. Italy's high-speed rail network connects Rome to Florence in 1 hour 30 minutes, Rome to Naples in 1 hour 10 minutes, and Rome to Milan in 2 hours 55 minutes on Trenitalia Frecciarossa or Italo NTV trains. Book early for the best fares: Rome to Florence starts at EUR 19 ($20.50) on Italo if purchased 3 to 4 weeks ahead. Vatican City and San Marino, both independent microstates within Italy, require no separate visa.

Direct flights from New York JFK to Rome run about 8 hours 30 minutes on ITA Airways, Delta, and United. Newark, Miami, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia also have nonstop service to Italian cities. Italy uses the euro, trading at roughly $1.08 per EUR 1. Card payments work at most businesses, though small shops and trattorias may prefer cash for amounts under EUR 10. Rome's metro has 3 lines: single tickets cost EUR 1.50 ($1.62). A 7-day Roma Pass costs EUR 38.50 and includes unlimited transit plus museum discounts. A proper Italian lunch (primo, secondo, contorno, and house wine) at a neighborhood trattoria runs EUR 15 to EUR 25 ($16 to $27).

Getting to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

CLT–CIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Rome route.
Route details
Distance4,817 mi / 7,752 km
Flight time8h 45m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: CIA
IATA / ICAOCIA / LIRA
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation427 ft / 130 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to CIA flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport take about 8h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 4,817 miles.
Rome is 6 hours ahead of Charlotte.
Yes, return flights from CIA to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CLT to CIA

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLT to CIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to CIA is about 8 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,817 miles (7,752 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.