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FCO to SZX: distance & flight time
Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) → Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport)
5,748 mi
9,251 km · 4,995 nm
11h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,748 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 44m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
- SZX — Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport · Shenzhen, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near FCO
Near SZX
- HKG · Hong Kong International Airport24 mi away
- HHP · Shun Tak Heliport33 mi away
- MFM · Macau International Airport37 mi away
- ZUH · Zhuhai Jinwan Airport52 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FCO from SZX?
The flight distance from Rome (FCO) to Shenzhen (SZX) is 5,748 miles (9,251 km, 4,995 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FCO to SZX?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 44m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Rome and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 6 hours ahead of Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FCO to SZX?
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