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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to London Heathrow Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 01:45 and lands at 15:22
• Latest: departs at 13:15 and lands at 02:52.

The flight takes about 13h 37m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to London Heathrow Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to London Heathrow Airport takes 13h 37m, covering 5,738 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to London Heathrow Airport range from £571 to £784, with an average of £679 over the past 12 months. Anything below £571 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the £679 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £492 return via Shenzhen (SZX), compared with £725 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £75–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and China Eastern. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £296, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £5 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to London Heathrow Airport usually depart from Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to London Heathrow Airport route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

One-stop flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to London Heathrow Airport most commonly connect through:

• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £597 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £794, a difference of £197.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport and London Heathrow Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• China Eastern
• British Airways

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 09m, compared to 17h 52m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and 17h 57m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

London Heathrow Airport is 8 hours behind Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (British Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.