China to London Flight Duration

Find flight duration times from China to London, compare live flight prices and book your tickets.

What is the flight duration from China to London?
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Average flight time is 11 hours 30 minutes

The fastest flight time from China to London is 11 hours 30 minutes

China to London flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 11 hours 30 minutes
Shortest flight duration 11 hours 30 minutes
Longest flight duration 11 hours 30 minutes
The average flight time from China to London is 11 hours 30 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from China to London is 4,871 miles / 7,839 km

China airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to London: Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), Xiangyang Liuji Airport (XFN), Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO), Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

London airports

London has 5 airports: London City Airport (LCY), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN).

If you don't fancy flying from London there are a number of airports nearby that fly to China: London Southend Airport (SEN), Cambridge Airport (CBG), Southampton Airport (SOU), Bournemouth Airport (BOH), Birmingham Airport (BHX), Norwich International Airport (NWI) and East Midlands Airport (EMA).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: and China to England.

China & London local times and timezones

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China, China is 8 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom

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China to London FAQs

How long does it take to fly from China to London?

On average, the flight time from China to London is 11 hours 30 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from China to London could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between China and London?

The distance between China and London is 4,871 miles or 7,839 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from China to London?

The shortest flight time from China to London is 11 hours 30 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from China to London?

The average flight time from China to London is 11 hours 30 minutes. Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between China and London?

The time zone difference between China and London is 8 hours.