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

A quick flight from London Stansted Airport to China can take about 17h 45m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £554. Airlines will cover a distance of 5917 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 Stansted Airport to China?

Most travelers choose London Stansted - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, London Stansted - Shanghai Pu Dong or London Stansted - Guangzhou Baiyun when deciding on the best route from London Stansted Airport to China.

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

When flying from London Stansted Airport to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

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STN London Stansted - TFU Chengdu Tianfu Intl

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Wed 2/12

08:05-05:40

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STN London Stansted - TFU Chengdu Tianfu Intl

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STN London Stansted - FOC Fuzhou

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STN London Stansted - FOC Fuzhou

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STN London Stansted - TFU Chengdu Tianfu Intl

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STN London Stansted - SZX Shenzhen

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STN London Stansted - HGH Hangzhou

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STN London Stansted - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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00:00-17:00

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LondonShanghai

STN London Stansted - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

STNSHA

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STN London Stansted - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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How often are flights from London to China delayed?

About 28% of weekly flights between London and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 103 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 evening 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 Friday 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 32% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from London Stansted Airport to China?
A quick flight from London Stansted Airport to China can take about 17h 45m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £554. Airlines will cover a distance of 5917 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from London Stansted Airport to China?
Most travelers choose London Stansted - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, London Stansted - Shanghai Pu Dong or London Stansted - Guangzhou Baiyun when deciding on the best route from London Stansted Airport to China.
Can I find deals for flights from Stansted to China that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Stansted to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Stansted to China?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Stansted to China.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Stansted to China?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Stansted 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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About 28% of weekly flights between London and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 103 minutes.

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Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening 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 Friday 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 32% of flights being delayed.

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