ShanghaitoLondonFlight Time
PVG–LGW · Nonstop
Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) to London (London Gatwick Airport).
The estimated flight time from Shanghai (PVG) to London (LGW) is about 12h 27m, covering 5,749 miles. China Eastern and Air China fly the route nonstop with 3/day departures, from 01:20 to 09:45 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~12h 27m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 5,749 mi | Nonstop | 3/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Shanghai to London
China Eastern and Air China operate 3/day flights from PVG to LGW. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 2 at PVG.
- First departure
- 01:20
- Last departure
- 09:45
- Cadence
- 3 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 3
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Eastern | 2/day | Airbus A330, Boeing 787 · Terminal 1 · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
LGW to PVG flights — 2-3/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for PVG, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 21 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Shanghai to London?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai (PVG) to London (LGW) is about 12h 27m, based on the 5,749-mile flying distance.
How far is Shanghai from London?
Shanghai (PVG) to London (LGW) is about 5,749 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Shanghai to London?
Yes. China Eastern and Air China fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to London (LGW), with 3/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to London?
China Eastern and Air China fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to London (LGW).
What aircraft fly from Shanghai to London?
The PVG–LGW route is flown with Airbus A330, Airbus A350, Boeing 787.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Shanghai
- SHA - ShanghaiShanghai Hongqiao International Airport · 28 mi from PVGFlights from SHA
Near London
- LHR - LondonLondon Heathrow Airport · 25 mi from LGWFlights to LHR
- LCY - LondonLondon City Airport · 27 mi from LGWFlights to LCY
- LTN - LondonLondon Luton Airport · 51 mi from LGWFlights to LTN