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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Shenzhen to London Heathrow Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 13:30 and lands at 02:50
• Latest: departs at 15:10 and lands at 04:30.

The flight takes about 13h 20m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Shenzhen to London Heathrow Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Shenzhen to London Heathrow Airport takes 13h 20m, covering 5,958 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 Shenzhen to London Heathrow Airport range from £589 to £704, with an average of £611 over the past 12 months. Anything below £589 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £462 return via Xi'an Xianyang (XIY), compared with £687 for direct.

Shenzhen Airlines is the only airline operating Shenzhen to London Heathrow Airport flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

The Airbus A330 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air China and Shenzhen Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Shenzhen to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Shenzhen to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £199, which is 43% 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 Shenzhen to London Heathrow Airport usually depart from Shenzhen (SZX) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Shenzhen to London Heathrow Airport route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 58 minutes.

One-stop flights from Shenzhen to London Heathrow Airport most commonly connect through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 5% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the Shenzhen to London Heathrow Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £486 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £704, a difference of £217. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Shenzhen Airlines operates flights between Shenzhen and London Heathrow Airport.

Flying via Wuhan (WUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 27m, compared to 15h 52m via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) and 16h 22m via Chongqing Jiangbei Intl (CKG).

London Heathrow Airport is 7 hours behind Shenzhen (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:

• Shenzhen Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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