London to China Flight Duration

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

What is the flight duration from London to China?
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Average flight time is 10 hours 40 minutes

The fastest flight time from London to China is 10 hours 40 minutes

London to China flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 10 hours 40 minutes
Shortest flight duration 10 hours 40 minutes
Longest flight duration 10 hours 40 minutes
The average flight time from London to China is 10 hours 40 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 London to China is 4,871 miles / 7,839 km

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) and Birmingham Airport (BHX).

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), Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) and Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: and Edinburgh to Beijing.

London & China local times and timezones

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

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London to China FAQs

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

On average, the flight time from London to China is 10 hours 40 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 London to China could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between London and China?

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

The shortest flight time from London to China is 10 hours 40 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 London to China?

The average flight time from London to China is 10 hours 40 minutes. Nearby airports to consider flying from include: London City Airport (LCY), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN). Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between London and China?

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