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

Finnair, China Southern, and Shenzhen Airlines can get you from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport in just under 17h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 35m. The distance between Shanghai and London Heathrow Airport is about 5720 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport (average of £512). Flying from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of £829). 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 SHA to LHR?

When flying from Shanghai to London Heathrow 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 22% of weekly flights between Shanghai and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 120 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?

Monday 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 Shanghai to London flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

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How long is the flight from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport?
Finnair, China Southern, and Shenzhen Airlines can get you from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport in just under 17h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 35m. The distance between Shanghai and London Heathrow Airport is about 5720 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Heathrow?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Heathrow.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Heathrow?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Heathrow 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 Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport (average of £512). Flying from Shanghai to London Heathrow Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of £829). 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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How often are flights from Shanghai to London delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Shanghai and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 120 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?

Monday 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 Shanghai to London flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

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