Rome to Atlanta (FCO–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FCO Airport Page →
5,025 mi airlines charter/private 34/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 31m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ET518
ET Ethiopian
788
4:30 AM
CEST T3
8:55 AM
EDT
10h 25m
17%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3625cs
AF Air France
339
9:45 AM
CEST T3
3:00 PM
EDT
11h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL215+2
Seat map
DL Delta
339 Seat map
9:45 AM
CEST T3
2:59 PM
EDT
11h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL67+1
Seat map
DL Delta
339 Seat map
1:09 PM
CEST T3
6:11 PM
EDT
11h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3579cs
AF Air France
339
1:10 PM
CEST T3
6:17 PM
EDT
11h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL299
Seat map
DL Delta
359 Seat map
2:45 PM
CEST T3
7:35 PM
EDT
10h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL214
Seat map
DL Delta
339 Seat map
4:10 PM
EDT TI
7:35 AM+1
CEST
9h 25m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL66
Seat map
DL Delta
339 Seat map
7:20 PM
EDT TI
10:48 AM+1
CEST
9h 28m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL298
Seat map
DL Delta
359 Seat map
9:25 PM
EDT TI Red-eye
12:40 PM+1
CEST
9h 15m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 12h 20m AFAMAZ AFAMDL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Atlanta flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 35m ACAZCZ 3SAFDL Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Atlanta flights
IAD Dulles 12h 39m ACAZET AFAMCM Dulles (IAD) to Atlanta flights
CLT Charlotte 12h 45m AAAYBA AAAFAM Charlotte (CLT) to Atlanta flights
MUC Munich 12h 45m AZETEY AFDLVS Munich (MUC) to Atlanta flights
YYZ Toronto 12h 47m ACAIAZ ACAMDL Toronto (YYZ) to Atlanta flights
BCN Barcelona 12h 52m ARAVAZ AFAMDL Barcelona (BCN) to Atlanta flights
YUL Montréal 12h 53m ACLXOS ACAMDL Montréal (YUL) to Atlanta flights
BOS Boston 12h 53m AFAZDL AFAMB6 Boston (BOS) to Atlanta flights
EWR Newark 12h 56m ACAILX ACAFAM Newark (EWR) to Atlanta flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Rome to Atlanta
2 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5,025 mi 11h 5m nonstop -6h behind

FCO–ATL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Ethiopian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 5,025 miles in approximately 11h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FCO–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KL 17 339, 359 10h50-11h14 SkyTeam AF, KL
ET Ethiopian Airlines 3 788 10h25 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
339 Airbus A330-900neo – AF, DL
359 Airbus A350-900 – DL
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – ET
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (17 flights/wk, 85%)
Star Alliance: ET (3 flights/wk, 15%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FCO to ATL direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
5,272
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FCO → ATL
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
ATL → FCO
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Other ways to reach Atlanta from Rome

Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Metric FCO→ATL NAP→ATL
Distance from FCO 123 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 34 8
Flight time 11h 5m 11h 31m
Airports within 200 miles of FCO with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Atlanta is 6 hours behind Rome.
FCO: CEST · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 12:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
5,025 mi / 8,086 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 5m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders enter the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for stays up to 90 days. An approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is required before boarding and costs USD 21. ESTA approval is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. Stays cannot be extended beyond 90 days under the VWP. The passport must be machine-readable and include an electronic chip.

Getting to FCO

Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.

Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

FCO–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance5,025 mi / 8,086 km
Flight time11h 5m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights34 out / 17 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FCO
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take about 11h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 5,025 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from FCO to ATL: Delta Air Lines and Ethiopian Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charles de Gaulle, Frankfurt Main and Washington Dulles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ATL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Atlanta is 6 hours behind Rome.
Yes, return flights from ATL to FCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NAP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 FCO to ATL

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Ethiopian Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

FCO to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCO to ATL is about 11 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,025 miles (8,086 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 51 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Frankfurt Main and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Napoli (NAP).