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SZX to FCO: distance & flight time
Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) → Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport)
5,748 mi
9,251 km · 4,995 nm
11h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,748 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 44m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SZX — Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport · Shenzhen, China
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near FCO
Frequently asked questions
How far is SZX from FCO?
The flight distance from Shenzhen (SZX) to Rome (FCO) 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 SZX to FCO?
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 Shenzhen and Rome?
Rome is 6 hours behind Shenzhen.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SZX to FCO?
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