Flights Rome → Shanghai
FCO → PVG
How long is the flight from Rome to Shanghai?
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 11h 53m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from Rome, where the airport was established in 1947, to Shanghai, with its more recently opened airport in 1999. The destination city's airport serves over 84 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for international travel.
The Rome (FCO) → Shanghai (PVG) route is operated by ITA Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 19/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Shanghai the average ATFM delay is 4.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Shanghai: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rome (FCO) to Shanghai (PVG) heads north-east for about 9,169 km, a flight time of roughly 11h 53m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 min (atfm); arriving into Shanghai it is 4.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 45% | 39 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating FCO-PVG
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FCO-PVG
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 11h 53m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: ITA Airways.
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The Rome-Shanghai route is about 9,169 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
