People most often depart from London Southend, London - Victoria Railway, London - Liverpool St Rail Station, London - Stratford International Rail Station, London - St Pancras railway station, London - Paddington Railway Station, London-Cannon Street Station, London-Whitechapel, London-Wembley Stadium, London-Walworth, London-Streatham, London-Stockwell, London-St John's Wood, London-Southwark, London-South Hackney, London-Shoreditch, London-Romford, London-Portman Square, London-New Cross Gate, London-Mitcham, London-Mile End, London-Marble Arch, London-Marble Arch, Oxford St station, London-Parl Lane, London-Golders Green, London Baker Street (Gloucester Place), London-Lewisham, London-Hammersmith, London-Finchley, London-Finchley Rd and Frognal, London-Farringdon Station, London-Embankment, London-Elephant and Castle, London-Brent Cross, London-Bow, London-Blackfriars, London-Bethnal Green, London-Belmont, or London-Aldgate when they travel from London to Shanghai. The distance between London and Shanghai is 9251km. The most popular airlines for this route are: Finnair, China Eastern Airlines, Ryanair, Qatar Airways, and easyJet. London and Shanghai have 127 direct flights per week.
Weekly direct flights
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
| Number of direct flights | 17 | - | 16 | 6 | - | 29 | 59 |
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Check-in for a flight from London to Shanghai
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
| Finnair | FIN | AY | Yes | Unknown | No |
| China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No | 55 min before flight | Opens 2 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes | Unknown | No |
| easyJet | EZY | U2 | Yes | 12 min before flight | Opens 30 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
Frequently asked questions
What is the flight distance between London and Shanghai?
The flight distance between London and Shanghai is 9251 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between London and Shanghai?
Several carriers operate flights between London and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Palma de Mallorca, Lisbon Portela, Milan–Malpensa, Berlin Schönefeld, Václav Havel Airport Prague, Vienna International Airport, Nice Côte d Azur International, Venice Marco Polo, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International, Frankfurt International Airport.
What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Sochi International, Istanbul Airport, Suvarnabhumi, Pulkovo International, Dubai International, Jeju International, Ngurah Rai International, Narita International, Incheon International, Singapore Changi.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Heathrow. But there are other airports nearby, including Luton, London Stansted, Gatwick, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Heathrow. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Doncaster Sheffield, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Cambridge.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International.
What buses and trains depart from London?
A number of bus and train companies depart from London, including National Express.
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