Flight time from London to Rome

About 1,434 km (891 miles), an estimated nonstop flight time of 2h 20m.

Distance

1,434 km

891 miles

Flight time

2h 20m

nonstop, estimated

Time difference

1h ahead

Rome

From

Departure time (local)

London to Rome

1,434 km

891 miles apart, as the crow flies

Estimated flight time

2h 20m

Time difference

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A straight-line (great-circle) estimate. Real flights are a little longer because of air-traffic routing, winds and any stopovers, so your landing time is approximate.

London to Rome at a glance

Flying from London, United Kingdom to Rome, Italy covers a great-circle distance of roughly 1,434 kilometres (891 miles). At a typical jet cruising speed, that is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 2h 20m, before you add taxi time, any air-traffic delays and the effect of the wind. A connection through a hub will add the layover on top.

Rome is about 1 hour ahead of London, so expect some jet lag from crossing 1 time zone, which tends to hit harder when you fly east and lose hours. The interactive calculator above updates the time difference for today's date, and you can swap the cities or pick a different pairing in a tap.

London to Rome FAQ

How long is the flight from London to Rome?

London to Rome is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 2h 20m, based on a great-circle distance of 1,434 km (891 miles). Real flight times vary with winds, air-traffic routing and any stopovers.

How far is London from Rome?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance from London to Rome is about 1,434 kilometres, or 891 miles.

What is the time difference between London and Rome?

Rome is about 1 hour ahead of London. Crossing 1 time zone means some jet lag, especially flying east.

Last reviewed 2026-06-04. Distance is a great-circle estimate; flight time excludes winds, routing and stopovers.