Flights from London Airport LHR to Shanghai Airport PVG

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Below we have compiled essential flight information for anyone who is flying from London Heathrow to Pu Dong, including airliners who offer flights and their flight times. In total, there are 4 airliners to choose from including Virgin Atlantic, China Southern Airlines, British Airways and China Eastern Airlines. The flight time is approximately 11 Hours 40 Minutes.

The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. Flight to Pu Dong will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

On arriving at Pu Dong please note the time difference, the time zone at Pu Dong is 8.0 GMT compared to 0.0 GMT at London Heathrow.

To see all airliners that offer flights between London Heathrow and Pu Dong please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
China Eastern Airlines333242217:5021:00VIEW FLIGHTS
British Airways111111112:3512:35VIEW FLIGHTS
China Southern Airlines111111012:3512:35VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Atlantic100000007:4507:45VIEW FLIGHTS

China Eastern Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 19 a week with times that vary between 17:50 and 21:00.

To book your flight you can visit China Eastern Airlines on their website flychinaeastern.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
07:45
AirlineFlight  No
Virgin AtlanticVS950
12:35
AirlineFlight  No
China Southern AirlinesCZ7226
British AirwaysBA169
17:50
AirlineFlight  No
China Eastern AirlinesMU534
21:00
AirlineFlight  No
China Eastern AirlinesMU552
China Eastern AirlinesMU7552
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Tuesday
12:35
AirlineFlight  No
China Southern AirlinesCZ7226
British AirwaysBA169
17:50
AirlineFlight  No
China Eastern AirlinesMU534
21:00
AirlineFlight  No
China Eastern AirlinesMU552
China Eastern AirlinesMU7552
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Wednesday
12:35
AirlineFlight  No
China Southern AirlinesCZ7226
British AirwaysBA169
17:50
AirlineFlight  No
China Eastern AirlinesMU534
21:00
AirlineFlight  No
China Eastern AirlinesMU552
China Eastern AirlinesMU7552
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Thursday
12:35
AirlineFlight  No
China Southern AirlinesCZ7226
British AirwaysBA169
17:50
AirlineFlight  No
China Eastern AirlinesMU534
21:00
AirlineFlight  No
China Eastern AirlinesMU552
VIEW FLIGHTS
Friday
12:35
AirlineFlight  No
China Southern AirlinesCZ7226
British AirwaysBA169
17:50
AirlineFlight  No
China Eastern AirlinesMU534
18:30
AirlineFlight  No
China Eastern AirlinesMU7202
21:00
AirlineFlight  No
China Eastern AirlinesMU552
China Eastern AirlinesMU7552
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Saturday
12:35
AirlineFlight  No
China Southern AirlinesCZ7226
British AirwaysBA169
21:00
AirlineFlight  No
China Eastern AirlinesMU552
China Eastern AirlinesMU7552
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Sunday
12:35
AirlineFlight  No
British AirwaysBA169
21:00
AirlineFlight  No
China Eastern AirlinesMU552
China Eastern AirlinesMU7552
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
London Gatwick to Shanghai Pu Dong011 Hours 41 Minutes
Manchester to Shanghai Pu Dong011 Hours 36 Minutes

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Flight Price FAQ - London (LHR) to Shanghai (PVG)

DIRECT British Airways
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from London LHR to Shanghai PVG?
The cheapest direct flight one way from London LHR to Shanghai PVG is £397.37 ($498 €478.83)
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DIRECT British Airways
What is the cheapest direct return flight from London LHR to Shanghai PVG?
The cheapest direct return flight from London LHR to Shanghai PVG is £500.31 ($627 €602.86)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from London LHR to Shanghai PVG?
The cheapest flight one way from London LHR to Shanghai PVG is £264.12 ($331 €318.26)
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What is the cheapest return flight from London LHR to Shanghai PVG?
The cheapest return flight from London LHR to Shanghai PVG is £381.42 ($478 €459.60)
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Flight Info FAQ - London (LHR) to Shanghai (PVG)

Who flies from London to Shanghai?
The following airlines fly from London (LHR) to Shanghai (PVG): British Airways, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
How far is the flight from London to Shanghai?
The flight from London to Shanghai is 9,241KM or 5,742 miles.
How long does the flight from London to Shanghai to take?
The flight from London to Shanghai takes 11 Hours 40 Minutes.

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