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

For as low as £585, China Southern can have you in London Gatwick Airport from Shanghai in 20h 10m. The distance between Shanghai and London Gatwick Airport is about 5744 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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).

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Average price	£811

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

When flying from Shanghai 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.

How often are flights from Shanghai to London delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Shanghai and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 149 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

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

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

Over the past year, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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How long is the flight from Shanghai to London Gatwick Airport?
For as low as £585, China Southern can have you in London Gatwick Airport from Shanghai in 20h 10m. The distance between Shanghai and London Gatwick Airport is about 5744 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Gatwick that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Gatwick flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Gatwick?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Gatwick.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Gatwick?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Gatwick 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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When flying from Shanghai 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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About 12% of weekly flights between Shanghai and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 149 minutes.

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Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

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

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