How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to China?

Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern, and British Airways can get you from London Heathrow Airport to China in just under 12h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5738 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to China one-way?

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London Heathrow Airport to China are Tianjin Airlines (£236), China Southern (£243), and Air China (£266).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 260.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from London Heathrow Airport to China?

The most popular flight routes from London Heathrow Airport to China are London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, London Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong and London Heathrow - Beijing Daxing Intl.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Heathrow Airport to China?

China Southern, Air China and China Eastern are the most popular airlines when flying from London Heathrow Airport to China.

Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to China that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to China?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to China.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to China?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Heathrow to China that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 September 2026.

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Average price	£557
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LHR London Heathrow - WUH Wuhan

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London Heathrow

Mon 9/11

21:30-16:20

1 stop34h 50m

Wuhan

Fri 13/11

10:35-19:00

1 stop16h 25m

£436

LondonHangzhou

LHR London Heathrow - HGH Hangzhou

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London Heathrow

Thu 15/10

22:00-09:15

1 stop28h 15m

Hangzhou

Thu 22/10

07:00-19:50

1 stop19h 50m

£492

LondonFuzhou

LHR London Heathrow - FOC Fuzhou

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London Heathrow

Tue 20/10

21:00-22:50

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Fuzhou

Mon 16/11

08:15-18:35

1 stop18h 20m

£508

LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Thu 3/12

12:25-09:10

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 14/1

10:55-17:45

Nonstop14h 50m

£528

LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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London Heathrow

Sun 8/11

12:25-09:10

Nonstop12h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/11

10:55-17:45

Nonstop14h 50m

£531

LondonShanghai

LHR London Heathrow - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LHRPVG

London Heathrow

Mon 2/11

12:25-09:10

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/11

10:55-17:45

Nonstop14h 50m

£531

LondonWuhan

LHR London Heathrow - WUH Wuhan

LHRWUH

London Heathrow

Tue 20/10

22:00-10:50

1 stop29h 50m

Wuhan

Mon 2/11

10:35-19:00

1 stop16h 25m

£538

LondonFuzhou

LHR London Heathrow - FOC Fuzhou

LHRFOC

London Heathrow

Tue 1/12

17:40-20:55

1 stop19h 15m

Fuzhou

Mon 1/3

08:35-17:50

1 stop17h 15m

£539

LondonXiamen

LHR London Heathrow - XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

LHRXMN

London Heathrow

Mon 12/10

22:40-00:30

1 stop18h 50m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Mon 19/10

09:30-20:25

1 stop17h 55m

£540

LondonFuzhou

LHR London Heathrow - FOC Fuzhou

LHRFOC

London Heathrow

Wed 4/11

09:05-20:55

2 stops27h 50m

Fuzhou

Tue 1/12

08:35-17:50

1 stop17h 15m

£542

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to China?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to China (average of £494). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £832). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to CN?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London Heathrow Airport to China in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 43% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

How often are flights from London to China delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between London and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 120 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to China flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to China flights?

Over the past year, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to China?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to China, you should look to book at least 68 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific,Air China, andChina Southern from London Heathrow Airport to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,467 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,467 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,467 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕

Air China

7.4

Good

163 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,467 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕

China Southern

7.3

Good

172 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,467 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕

China Eastern

7.3

Good

236 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,467 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,196 reviews

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,467 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Tejbir,Apr 2026

YVR - HKG

Flight was late 30 min so was not able to catch next flight. Instead of Delhi they send to Hyderabad and from their to Delhi. It took full 8hours more. Lot of trouble and confusion 😕

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How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to China?
Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern, and British Airways can get you from London Heathrow Airport to China in just under 12h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5738 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to China one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London Heathrow Airport to China are Tianjin Airlines (£236), China Southern (£243), and Air China (£266).
What are the most popular routes from London Heathrow Airport to China?
The most popular flight routes from London Heathrow Airport to China are London Heathrow - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, London Heathrow - Shanghai Pu Dong and London Heathrow - Beijing Daxing Intl.
Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to China that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to China?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to China.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to China?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to China?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to China (average of £494). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £832). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Heathrow to China

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest£152	Average£445	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Beijing Capital Airlines	Cheapest£349	Average£514	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Beijing Capital Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest£365	Average£536	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Tianjin Airlines	Cheapest£385	Average£504	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Tianjin Airlines flights
Air China	Cheapest£387	Average£619	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Shenzhen Airlines	Cheapest£387	Average£513	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Shenzhen Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£400	Average£588	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£414	Average£517	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Gulf Air	Cheapest£426	Average£541	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights
SAUDIA	Cheapest£447	Average£568	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search SAUDIA flights

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to ChinaExplore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 September 2026.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 September 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London Heathrow Airport to China in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 43% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

How often are flights from London to China delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between London and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 120 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to China flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to China flights?

Over the past year, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to China?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to China, you should look to book at least 68 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Cathay Pacific,Air China, andChina Southern from London Heathrow Airport to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to China?

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to China one-way?

What are the most popular routes from London Heathrow Airport to China?

Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to China that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to China?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to China?

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to China?

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