What is the cheapest way to get from Shanghai to London?

The cheapest way to get from Shanghai to London is to fly which costs £280 - £4,600 and takes 16h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shanghai to London?

The fastest way to get from Shanghai to London is to fly and train which takes 15h 34m and costs £300 - £750.

How far is it from Shanghai to London?

The distance between Shanghai and London is 5780 miles.

How long does it take to get from Shanghai to London?

It takes approximately 16h 30m to get from Shanghai to London, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Shanghai and London?

London is 7h behind Shanghai. It is currently 12:01 PM in Shanghai and 5:01 AM in London.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 21344+ hotels available in London.

Shanghai to London - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Shanghai to London by plane or train

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Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane SHA - LHR
16h 30m
£280–4,535
Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane SHA - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
18h 7m
£193–585
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane PVG - LHR
15h 37m
£275–691
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane PVG - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
15h 34m
£308–741
Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Wuxitrain
2. Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane WUX - LHR
17h 48m
£384–848
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to London City Airport (LCY)plane PVG - LCY
17h 32m
£307–810
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane PVG - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain
17h 53m
£337–1,021
Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane PVG - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to London Eustontrain
18h 43m
£356–669

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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14h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 5,746.7 mi
Duration: 16h 30m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and London, England?

China Southern Airlines, Air China, and two other airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) every 4 hours.

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