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Flights from London to Shenzhen

Nonstop flights from London (LHR) to Shenzhen (SZX) take about 12h 30m (9,594 km). Shenzhen Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $433 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Shenzhen

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A Shenzhen Airlines plane parked on the tarmac at Shenzhen Airport. — arriving in Shenzhen

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Airlines flying London to Shenzhen

Carriers on LHR–SZX according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Shenzhen Airlinesnonstop fare seen

London to Shenzhen fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $433 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $432. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$43329 Oct 2026 · Shenzhen Airlines	—
Jan 2027	$4482 Jan 2027 · Shenzhen Airlines	$432 · 1 stop2 Jan 2027
Jul 2027	$11033 Jul 2027 · Shenzhen Airlines	$528 · 2 stops3 Jul 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $432 in January 2027, against $528 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (London to Shenzhen, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — London to Shenzhen flights

How long is the flight from London to Shenzhen?

A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Shenzhen (SZX) takes about 12h 30m, covering 9,594 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is London from Shenzhen by air?

The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is 9,594 km (5,961 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from London to Shenzhen?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LHR–SZX route include Shenzhen Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from London to Shenzhen cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LHR–SZX was $433 USD with Shenzhen Airlines (nonstop), departing 29 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Shenzhen?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $432 one-way, against $528 for July 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Do I need a visa to travel from UK to Shenzhen?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Shenzhen visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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