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Direct flights from London to Shanghai

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LHR - PVG route map All flights from LHR to PVG non-stop. There are direct flights from Heathrow (LHR), United Kingdom to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), China with British Airways and China Eastern Airlines. 14 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 12:05 to 21:20 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 5773 miles (9289 km). Flight time ranges from 11 hours and 10 minutes to 12 hours and 55 minutes.

LHR
Heathrow
United KingdomLondon , United Kingdom
PVG
Shanghai Pudong Airport
ChinaShanghai , China
LHR
Heathrow
United KingdomLondon , United Kingdom
Shanghai Pudong Airport
ChinaShanghai , China
PVG
Flight time 11h 10min to 12h 55min
Updated Jun 29, 2026
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Airlines with non-stop routes:

British Airways oneworld

Departure times vary between 12:05 and 12:15 • From Terminal 5
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China Eastern Airlines SkyTeam

Departure times vary between 21:00 and 21:20 • From Terminal 4
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Flight schedule from London to Shanghai with British Airways

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for British Airways. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29

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Flight schedule from London to Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for China Eastern Airlines. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29

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London to Shanghai scheduled departures

Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between LHR and PVG.

Friday
Fri
Jul 24
2 flights(2)
Saturday
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Jul 25
2 flights(2)
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Jul 26
2 flights(2)
Monday
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Jul 27
2 flights(2)
Tuesday
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Jul 28
2 flights(2)
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Jul 29
2 flights(2)
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Jul 30
2 flights(2)
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Flight
12:05
British Airways British Airways
BA169
21:20
China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines
MU552
12:05
British Airways British Airways
BA169
21:20
China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines
MU552
12:05
British Airways British Airways
BA169
21:20
China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines
MU552
12:05
British Airways British Airways
BA169
21:20
China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines
MU552
12:05
British Airways British Airways
BA169
21:20
China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines
MU552
12:05
British Airways British Airways
BA169
21:20
China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines
MU552
12:05
British Airways British Airways
BA169
21:20
China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines
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LHR-PVG flight route
Route map from London, LHR to Shanghai, PVG. The distance is 5773 miles or 9289 km.
London - Shanghai direct flight map
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LHR - PVG route facts

  • Distance
    5773 miles (9289 km)
  • Flight time
    11 hours and 10 minutes to 12 hours and 55 minutes
  • Airlines
    British Airways British Airways
    China Eastern China Eastern
  • Airline alliances
    oneworld SkyTeam
  • Cabins
    Economy Premium Economy Business First
  • Hub airports
    British Airways: LHR (Main hub.)
    China Eastern Airlines: PVG
  • Departure terminals
    British Airways: Terminal 5
    China Eastern Airlines: Terminal 4
  • Arrival terminals
    British Airways: Terminal 2
    China Eastern Airlines: Terminal 1
  • Aircraft
    British Airways: Boeing 787-9
    China Eastern Airlines: Boeing 777-300ER

Route FAQ

British Airways and China Eastern Airlines operate non-stop flights from LHR to PVG with 14 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from LHR to PVG ranges from 11 hours and 10 minutes to 12 hours and 55 minutes. The route covers 5773 miles (9289 km).

14 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 12:05 to 21:20 depending on the schedule period.

Departure terminals: British Airways: Terminal 5 and China Eastern Airlines: Terminal 4. Arrival terminals: British Airways: Terminal 2 and China Eastern Airlines: Terminal 1.

Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.
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