Crawley to Shenyang flights
Shenyang lies 8,334 km (5,179 mi) north-east of Crawley, +7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 26 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Crawley | Shenyang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | China |
| Population | 124,008 | 9.1 million |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | LGW, 4 km out | SHE, 17 km out |
| Postal codes | OX8–SO21 | 110000 |
Clocks in Shenyang are 7 h ahead of Crawley right now, so a 11 h 26 min journey lands 18 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Shenyang
Crossing from United Kingdom into China: money changes from the Pound to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Crawley
Crawley is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,883-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Heathrow Airport (LHR, 44 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 86 km), London Stansted Airport (STN, 91 km), London City Airport (LCY, 47 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 79 km).
Arriving in Shenyang
Shenyang is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Anshan Teng'ao Airport / Anshan Air Base (AOG, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenyang Taoxian International Airport | SHE | 17 km (11 mi) | 10,499 ft | 198 ft |
| Anshan Teng'ao Airport / Anshan Air Base (regional) | AOG | 90 km (56 mi) | 8,530 ft | 0 ft |
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Staying in Shenyang
Our booking partner lists 132 places to stay in Shenyang. Of the 130 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (53), and 18 are five-star. Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.3 out of 10. Guests have left 1,565 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Shenyang from Crawley?
8,334 km (5,179 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Crawley.
How long does it take to get from Crawley to Shenyang by air?
About 11 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Crawley and Shenyang?
Shenyang is 7 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Europe/London).
Which airports are used for Crawley to Shenyang flights?
Typically London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE); Shenyang also has AOG.
What currency do I need in Shenyang?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Shenyang?
Our booking partner lists 132 places to stay in Shenyang, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.