Shanghai to Palermo flights
Palermo lies 9,299 km (5,778 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 40 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 | Palermo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Italy |
| Population | 24.9 million | 648,260 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | PMO, 25 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 90100–90151 |
Clocks in Palermo are 6 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 12 h 40 min journey lands only 6 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Palermo
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 Palermo
Palermo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 10,912-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi (TPS, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcone–Borsellino Airport | PMO | 25 km (16 mi) | 10,912 ft | 65 ft |
| Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi (regional) | TPS | 80 km (50 mi) | 8,852 ft | 25 ft |
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Staying in Palermo
Our booking partner lists 4,409+ places to stay in Palermo (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 861 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (722), and 5 are five-star. Across 612 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 305,382 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Palermo from Shanghai?
9,299 km (5,778 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Palermo by air?
About 12 h 40 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 Palermo?
Palermo is 6 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Palermo flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO); Palermo also has TPS.
What currency do I need in Palermo?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Palermo?
Our booking partner lists 4,409+ places to stay in Palermo, bookable on this site.
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.