Distance From Falcone–Borsellino Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, PMO - SHA Distance

The distance from Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 5784 miles or 9308 kilometers or 5023 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Palermo ( Italy ) to Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Palermo and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 13 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Falcone–Borsellino Airport, Palermo, Italy to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 13 hours 17 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • PMO - SHA

Kilometers		9308 km
Statute Miles		5784 miles
Nautical Miles		5023 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 17 minutes

Falcone–Borsellino Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Flight Route Map - PMO to SHA Flight Path

Location of Falcone–Borsellino Airport & Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Palermo to Shanghai (Minhang) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Palermo, Italy and Shanghai (Minhang), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Palermo, Italy and Shanghai (Minhang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PMO - SHA

Time difference between Palermo (Italy) and Shanghai (Minhang) (China) is 7 Hours.
Shanghai (Minhang) time is 7 Hours ahead of Palermo.

Location	Local Time
Palermo (Italy)	2025-12-08, 02:08:02 CET
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2025-12-08, 09:08:02 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO / LICJ) Palermo, Italy

Destination

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA / ZSSS) Shanghai (Minhang), China