Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Qingdao to Christchurch by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Qingdao and Christchurch is 34 days 21h. Ships depart from Qingdao (CNQDG) and arrive at Timaru (NZTIU) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Qingdao and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Qingdao (CNQDG) and arrive into Timaru (NZTIU) around 34 days 21h later. These services are operated by Swire.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Qingdao to Christchurch by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Qingdao to Christchurch takes around 1 day 22h. Flights depart from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and arrive at Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Qingdao and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) depart n/a. These flights are serviced by  and the typical transit time is around 1 day 22h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Qingdao and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Qingdao and Christchurch. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Qingdao to Christchurch by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Qingdao and Christchurch by cargo ship is 7,407 Nautical Miles (13,718 Kilometres / 8,524 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Qingdao (CNQDG) and Lyttelton (NZLYT).

Question 7

What is the distance between Qingdao to Christchurch by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Qingdao and Christchurch by air is around 12,699 Kilometres (7,891 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Qingdao to Christchurch by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.26t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Qingdao to Christchurch. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Qingdao to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

367kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Qingdao to Christchurch. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Swire	Every 2-4 weeks	PAPUAN CHIEF+7 others
More Details	See more details, carrier information, schedules and estimated emissions

Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Swire	Every 2-4 weeks	PAPUAN CHIEF+9 others
More Details	See more details, carrier information, schedules and estimated emissions

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