United Kingdom to China Β· 5,748 miles (9,251 km)

London (LGW) to Shanghai (PVG) flights

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30,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with ANA Mileage Club

An economy award from London (LGW) to Shanghai (PVG) starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $177.03. 2 airlines fly nonstop from London (LGW) to Shanghai (PVG): Air China and China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 5,748 miles (9,251 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance and China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 37 ways to fly it with one stop, through Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen and more.

How many miles LGW to PVG costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China30,000$177.03–448.99
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines31,000$207.03–748.99
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines43,500$197.03–558.99
Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China45,000$202.03–473.99
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China50,000$197.03–748.99
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China52,500$177.03–448.99
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China55,000$177.03–448.99
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China58,000$177.03–448.99
Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China60,000$205.03–476.99
United MileagePlusOn Air China60,000$177.03–448.99
TAP Miles&GoOn Air China70,000$221.83–843.79

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from LGW to PVG

  • Air China logo
    Air ChinaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book LGW to PVG with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

LGW to PVG with one stop

37 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Helsinki (HEL)Norwegian Air Sweden, then Finnair and Juneyao Airlines
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    Finnair logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
  • Via Stockholm (ARN)Norwegian Air Sweden, then China Eastern Airlines
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    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Copenhagen (CPH)Norwegian Air Sweden and easyJet, then China Eastern Airlines
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    easyJet logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
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    Air China logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
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  • Via Amsterdam (AMS)easyJet, then KLM and China Eastern Airlines
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    KLM logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Zhengzhou (CGO)China Southern Airlines the whole way
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    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
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  • Via Frankfurt (FRA)Condor, then Air China, Lufthansa and 1 more
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    Air China logo
    Lufthansa logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
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    Air France logo
    Air France logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Munich (MUC)easyJet, then Air China and Lufthansa
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    Air China logo
    Lufthansa logo
  • Via Vienna (VIE)easyJet and Jet2, then Austrian Airlines
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    Austrian Airlines logo
  • Via Zurich (ZRH)SWISS the whole way
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    easyJet logo
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    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Budapest (BUD)easyJet and Wizz Air, then Shanghai Airlines
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    Wizz Air logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
  • Via Dublin (DUB)Ryanair, then China Eastern Airlines
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    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Geneva (GVA)British Airways, SWISS and 2 more, then China Eastern Airlines
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    SWISS logo
    easyJet logo
    +1
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Air China the whole way
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    3U
    Air China logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +4
See all 37 in Routes

LGW to PVG: common questions

How many miles does LGW to PVG cost?

In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $177.03. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (31,000), Qantas Frequent Flyer (43,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (45,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from LGW to PVG?

Air China (Star Alliance) and China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from London (LGW) to Shanghai (PVG).

How far is London from Shanghai by plane?

London (LGW) and Shanghai (PVG) are 5,748 miles (9,251 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book LGW to PVG award flights?

19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between London and Shanghai?

The most direct connections are through Helsinki (HEL), Stockholm (ARN), Copenhagen (CPH), Beijing (PEK) and Amsterdam (AMS). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air China through Beijing.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.