London (LGW) to Shanghai (PVG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,749
miles
9,252
kilometers
4,996
nautical miles

🕐 11h 27m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (47°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,749 9,198
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,749 9,198
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,749 8,624
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,749 8,624
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,749 11,498
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,749 8,624
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between London and Shanghai follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The LGW to PVG route connects London, United Kingdom with Shanghai, China. This long-haul flight covers 5,749 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to China. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 47° from London. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London, United Kingdom.

🛬 About PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) serves Shanghai, China.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 5,749 miles (9,252 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGW to PVG typically take around 11h 27m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,749 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.