Shanghai (Pudong) to London (PVG–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVG–LHR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 5,743 miles in approximately 12h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA British Airways Also: IB | 7 | 789 | 14h45 | – | Oneworld | IB |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 77W | 12h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · LHR: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 11:00 AM in London.
Chinese passport holders need a Standard Visitor visa to enter the UK. Apply online through gov.uk and book a biometrics appointment at a VFS Global centre in China. The 6-month visa costs GBP 115. Longer options: 2-year visa is GBP 400, 5-year is GBP 771, 10-year is GBP 963. Processing takes 3 weeks as standard. Priority service (5 business days) costs an extra GBP 500. Super Priority (next business day) costs GBP 1,000 where available.
You will need a completed online form, passport valid for the duration of your stay, financial documents (6 months of bank statements), proof of accommodation, return flight booking, and evidence of ties to China. Employment letters and payslips are expected for employed applicants. Unlike Schengen, the UK does not require travel insurance as part of the application.
The UK is not part of the Schengen area. A Schengen visa does not allow entry to the UK and vice versa. You need separate applications if visiting both.
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.
Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.
PVG–LHR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to LHR
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and China Eastern Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
PVG to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to LHR ranges from 12 hours 25 minutes to 14 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,743 miles (9,241 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via WUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.