Distance From Polk Army Air Field to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, POE - FCO Distance

The distance from Polk Army Air Field (POE) to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) is 5527 miles or 8895 kilometers or 4800 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Fort Polk ( United States ) to Rome ( Italy )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Polk and Rome takes around 12 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Polk Army Air Field, Fort Polk, United States to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport, Rome, Italy is 12 hours 42 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • POE - FCO

Kilometers		8895 km
Statute Miles		5527 miles
Nautical Miles		4800 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 42 minutes

Polk Army Air Field to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport Flight Route Map - POE to FCO Flight Path

Location of Polk Army Air Field & Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Polk to Rome nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Fort Polk, United States and Rome, Italy.

Time Difference Between the Airports • POE - FCO

Time difference between Fort Polk (United States) and Rome (Italy) is 7 Hours.
Rome time is 7 Hours ahead of Fort Polk.

Location	Local Time
Fort Polk (United States)	2025-12-05, 22:19:11 CST
Rome (Italy)	2025-12-06, 05:19:11 CET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Polk Army Air Field (POE / KPOE) Fort Polk, United States

Destination

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO / LIRF) Rome, Italy