Flight time from London to Shanghai (Pudong)
LGW → PVG · London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
The flight from London (LGW) to Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) takes about 9h 42m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 5,749 miles (9,252 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
9h 42m
When will you arrive?
Shanghai (Pudong) is 7 hours ahead of London. You cross 7 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from London to Shanghai (Pudong)?
- About 9h 42m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 5,749 miles, or 9,252 km (4,996 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Shanghai (Pudong) is 7 hours ahead of London.
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