Rome to Denver (FCO–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
UA178+2
UA United
789
2:20 PM
CEST T3
5:55 PM
MDT
11h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA177+2
UA United
789
5:45 PM
MDT
12:20 PM+1
CEST
10h 35m
38%
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 59m AFAMAZ AF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Denver flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 13h 30m ACAZCZ ACLHUA Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Denver flights
MUC Munich 13h 35m AZETLH LHOSSN Munich (MUC) to Denver flights
LHR London 13h 40m ARAZBA ACAYBA London (LHR) to Denver flights
DUB Dublin 13h 43m B6EIFR EI Dublin (DUB) to Denver flights
MSP Minneapolis 13h 50m AFDL ACAFCM Minneapolis (MSP) to Denver flights
ORD Chicago 14h 12m AAACAY AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to Denver flights
YYZ Toronto 14h 13m ACAZBG ACOSSN Toronto (YYZ) to Denver flights
DTW Detroit 14h 21m AZDLKL ACAFDL Detroit (DTW) to Denver flights
IND Indianapolis 14h 36m AA ACF9UA Indianapolis (IND) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Rome to Denver
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,550 mi 11h 35m nonstop -8h behind

FCO–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,550 miles in approximately 11h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FCO–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 789 11h35 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
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 DEN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,331
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 → DEN
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
Return
DEN → FCO
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-8h
Denver is 8 hours behind Rome.
FCO: CEST · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 10:00 AM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
5,550 mi / 8,931 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 35m 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 DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

FCO–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Denver route.
Route details
Distance5,550 mi / 8,931 km
Flight time11h 35m
Time difference-8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FCO
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Denver International Airport take about 11h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 5,550 miles.
1 airline operates flights from FCO to DEN: United 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 Munich.
Denver is 8 hours behind Rome.
Yes, return flights from DEN to FCO 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 FCO to DEN

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FCO to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCO to DEN is about 11 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,550 miles (8,931 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 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 Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.