Rome to Elche flights
Elche lies 1,193 km (741 mi) west of Rome, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 17 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Rome | Elche | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Spain |
| Population | 2.3 million | 234,765 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 81 m (266 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Nearest large airport | CIA, 12 km out | ALC, 13 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Elche
Crossing from Italy into Spain: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
Airports at each end
Leaving Rome
Rome is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,226 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO, 24 km).
Arriving in Elche
Elche is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Region of Murcia International Airport (RMU, 63 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport | ALC | 13 km (8 mi) | 9,842 ft | 142 ft |
| Region of Murcia International Airport | RMU | 63 km (39 mi) | 9,842 ft | 644 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Elche from Rome?
1,193 km (741 mi) in a straight line, west of Rome.
How long does it take to get from Rome to Elche by air?
About 2 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Elche?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rome to Elche flights?
Typically Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC); Elche also has RMU.
What currency do I need in Elche?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.