Shanghai to Forlì flights
Forlì lies 8,998 km (5,591 mi) north-west of Shanghai, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 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.
| Shanghai | Forlì | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Italy |
| Population | 24.9 million | 116,696 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | RMI, 51 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 47121–47122 |
Clocks in Forlì are 6 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 12 h 17 min journey lands only 6 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Forlì
Crossing from China into Italy: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Airports at each end
Leaving Shanghai
Shanghai is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,154-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, 34 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 96 km).
Arriving in Forlì
Forlì is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI), 51 km (32 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,828 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ, 69 km), Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR, 81 km), Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport (FRL, 4 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federico Fellini International Airport | RMI | 51 km (32 mi) | 9,828 ft | 40 ft |
| Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport | BLQ | 69 km (43 mi) | 9,196 ft | 123 ft |
| Florence Airport, Peretola | FLR | 81 km (50 mi) | 5,118 ft | 142 ft |
| Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport (regional) | FRL | 4 km (2 mi) | 7,907 ft | 97 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,998 km (5,591 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Forlì from Shanghai?
8,998 km (5,591 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Forlì by air?
About 12 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 Shanghai and Forlì?
Forlì is 6 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Forlì flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI); Forlì also has BLQ, FLR, FRL.
What currency do I need in Forlì?
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.