How long is the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Departing from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport will take you 21h 40m. The distance between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and London Gatwick Airport is about 5726 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Gatwick Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Gatwick Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Gatwick Airport, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to LGW?

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

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Average price	£897

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Departing from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport will take you 21h 40m. The distance between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and London Gatwick Airport is about 5726 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Hongqiao Intl to Gatwick that include hotel bookings?
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