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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
In Billions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2011
Dec. 14, 2011
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Nov. 30, 2011  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Entity Registrant Name FedEx Corporation  
Entity Central Index Key 0001048911  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --05-31  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Public Float $ 24.4  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   314,484,094