Distance From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to London Luton Airport, SHA - LTN Distance

The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to London Luton Airport (LTN) is 5703 miles or 9177 kilometers or 4952 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Shanghai (Minhang) ( China ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Minhang) and London takes around 13 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China to London Luton Airport, London, United Kingdom is 13 hours 6 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SHA - LTN

Kilometers		9177 km
Statute Miles		5703 miles
Nautical Miles		4952 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 6 minutes

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to London Luton Airport Flight Route Map - SHA to LTN Flight Path

Location of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport & London Luton Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shanghai (Minhang) to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shanghai (Minhang), China and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Shanghai (Minhang), China and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHA - LTN

Time difference between Shanghai (Minhang) (China) and London (United Kingdom) is 8 Hours.
London time is 8 Hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2026-01-29, 12:30:07 CST
London (United Kingdom)	2026-01-29, 04:30:07 GMT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA / ZSSS) Shanghai (Minhang), China

Destination

London Luton Airport (LTN / EGGW) London, United Kingdom