Connecting route · China → United Kingdom

Flights from Taiyuan to London

There are no direct flights from Taiyuan to London. The easiest way is one stop via Chengdu or Tianjin, about 14h 19m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 24m

Taiyuan to London at a glance

Fastest journey13h 24mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chengdu or Tianjin

Best ways to fly from Taiyuan to London

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

TYN Chengdu (TFU) LON

Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines · Leg 2: Air China

One airline, one ticket ~14h 19m

TYN Tianjin (TSN) LON

Leg 1: Air China, Tianjin Airlines · Leg 2: Tianjin Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~13h 24m

TYN Changsha (CSX) LON

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~15h 09m

TYN Xiamen (XMN) LON

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines · Leg 2: Xiamen Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~16h 32m

TYN Shenzhen (SZX) LON

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines · Leg 2: Shenzhen Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~16h 36m

TYN Guangzhou (CAN) LON

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~16h 22m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 8,126 km5,046 miles
Journey time: 13h 24mestimate
Time difference: -8hLondon vs Taiyuan
Currency in London: GBP
Airports: TYN → LGW, LHR, STN

Flights from Taiyuan to London: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Taiyuan to London?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chengdu, Tianjin and Changsha. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Taiyuan to London?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,126 km.

Where do you change planes between Taiyuan and London?

The best connecting points are Chengdu (TFU), Tianjin (TSN), Changsha (CSX) and Xiamen (XMN). Air China flies both legs via Chengdu, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Taiyuan and London?

Taiyuan: Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN). London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN).

What is the time difference between Taiyuan and London?

London is 8 hours behind Taiyuan.

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