Rome to Kansas City (FCO–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5,202 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 5d ago
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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
DTW Detroit 13h 13m AZDLKL AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Kansas City flights
ORD Chicago 13h 13m AAACAY AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Kansas City flights
ATL Atlanta 13h 57m AFDLET AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Kansas City flights
BOS Boston 13h 57m AFAZDL AFDLKE Boston (BOS) to Kansas City flights
JFK New York 14h 3m AAAFAI AFDLKQ New York (JFK) to Kansas City flights
DEN Denver 14h 20m UA ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to Kansas City flights
EWR Newark 15h 8m ACAILX NKUA Newark (EWR) to Kansas City flights
MSP Minneapolis 15h 9m AFDL AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Kansas City flights
MIA Miami 15h 26m AAAYAZ AAQRWN Miami (MIA) to Kansas City flights
IAD Dulles 15h 33m ACAZET AVCMLXJ Dulles (IAD) to Kansas City flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Rome to Kansas City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 5,202 mi 13h 13m nonstop -7h behind

FCO–MCI had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 5,202 miles in 13h 13m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop FCO–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,306
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 → MCI
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
MCI → FCO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Kansas City is 7 hours behind Rome.
FCO: CEST · MCI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 11:00 AM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
5,202 mi / 8,372 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 13h 13m 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.

FCO–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance5,202 mi / 8,372 km
Flight time13h 13m
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FCO
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take about 13h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 5,202 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from FCO to MCI: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 13h 13m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Kansas City is 7 hours behind Rome.
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 MCI

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

FCO to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FCO to MCI is about 13 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,202 miles (8,372 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.