If you are actually flying from Houston, United States to Rome, Italy or if you are just curious to know the flight time between Houston and Rome, this page will give you the information you are looking for.

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Departure
Houston
Arrival
Rome

Flight time from Houston to Rome is 12 hours 30 minutes

One stop flight time from IAH to FCO via LHR is 12 hours 30 minutes (Operated by British Airways)

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The nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and the nearest airport to Rome, is Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO)

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Distance from Houston to Rome is approximately 9120 kilometers.

Flight time from Houston to Rome via London • IAH to FCO via LHR

Flight duration from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport via London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom on British Airways flight is 12 hours 30 minutes

IAH to LHR
8 hrs 50 mins
LHR
 Waiting Time
1 hr 10 mins
LHR to FCO
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Duration:
12 hrs 30 mins

Flight time from Houston to Rome via Amsterdam • IAH to FCO via AMS

Flight duration from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport via Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport, Netherlands on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight is 13 hours 30 minutes

IAH to AMS
9 hrs 5 mins
AMS
 Waiting Time
2 hrs 10 mins
AMS to FCO
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Duration:
13 hrs 30 mins

How long does it take to fly from Houston to Rome?

There are very few non-stop flights from Houston to Rome. Therefore, you'll have to take connecting flights. In such cases, flight time depend on the stopover destination specified by your airline or the one you choose while booking your ticket.

Direct flights from Houston to Rome with stop-over takes between 12 hours to 14 hours based on stopover city.

Waiting time at stopover destination while flying from Houston to Rome is between 12 hours to 14 hours based on airline you choose.

Flight time from Houston, United States to airports near Rome, Italy

Direct flight and one stop flight time from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston to airports nearest to Rome is given in the table below

JourneyDestination AirportsDurationStops
IAH - BLQ Bologna, Guglielmo Marconi Airport 13 hrs 30 mins 1 Stop
IAH - NAP Napoli, Capodichino Airport 12 hrs 45 mins 1 Stop
IAH - PSA Pisa, Galileo Galilei Airport 33 hrs 55 mins 1 Stop

Airlines operating flights between Houston and Rome

  • American Airlines
  • Alitalia
  • Delta Air Lines
  • United Airlines
  • US Airways

Houston time is 7 hours behind Rome

Current time in Houston, United States : Tue, 16 Jun, 2026,
Houston Timezone: CDT (-05:00)

05:42 PM

Current time in Rome, Italy :, Wed, 17 Jun, 2026,
Rome Timezone: CEST (+02:00)

12:42 AM

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IAH to FCO Flight - Houston Airport to Rome Airport Flight Route Map

Location of Houston Airport & Rome Airport is given below. Click the map to view Houston to Rome flight path and travel direction.

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