How long does it take to ship a container from Adelaide to Shanghai by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Adelaide and Shanghai is 19 days 23h. Ships depart from Adelaide (AUADL) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Adelaide and Shanghai?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Adelaide (AUADL) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 19 days 23h later. These services are operated by MSC, COSCO, COSCO, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, PIL, PIL, COSCO, PIL, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, PIL, PIL, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, PIL, COSCO, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, PIL, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, COSCO, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, PIL, COSCO, COSCO, PIL, CMA CGM, PIL and COSCO.

How long does it take to send cargo from Adelaide to Shanghai by air freight?

The quickest flight from Adelaide to Shanghai takes around 17h 25m. Flights depart from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and arrive at Nantong Xingdong International Airport (NTG).

How often do planes fly between Adelaide and Shanghai?

Scheduled flights between Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Nantong Xingdong International Airport (NTG) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines and the typical transit time is around 17h 25m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Adelaide and Shanghai?

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

What is the distance between Adelaide to Shanghai by ship?

The distance between Adelaide and Shanghai by cargo ship is 6,304 Nautical Miles (11,675 Kilometres / 7,254 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Adelaide (AUADL) and Taicang (CNTAG).

What is the distance between Adelaide to Shanghai by air?

The distance between Adelaide and Shanghai by air is around 8,196 Kilometres (5,093 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Adelaide to Shanghai by sea?

1.22t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Adelaide to Shanghai. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Adelaide to Shanghai?

400kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Adelaide to Shanghai. 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.

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Adelaide to Shanghai by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Shanghai by plane will take about 17h 25m and departs from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and arrives into Nantong Xingdong International Airport (NTG). There are flights departing 1-2 times a week on this route. China Southern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest air route

Adelaide International Airport to Nantong Xingdong International Airport

Departs from

ADL

Departs from

NTG

17h 25m: 1-2 times a week

8,246 km
5,124 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

391kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Closest airports

Adelaide International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Departs from

ADL

Departs from

SHA

17h 27m: 2-4 times a week

8,196 km
5,093 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

400kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+7 others
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Air routes from Adelaide to Shanghai

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Adelaide to Shanghai by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Adelaide to Shanghai by ship will take about 19 days 23h and departs from Adelaide (AUADL) and arrives into Shanghai (CNSHG). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Adelaide to Shanghai

Port of loading

AUADL

Port of loading

CNSHG

19 days 23h: Every 1-2 weeks

10,429 km
6,480 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.03t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Koala / MSC - Koala	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, SILMAR
AAA2 → ZAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AAA2 → MEX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AES → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEWMO → SHAKA2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
AAA2 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AAA2 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ASAL → CKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NEWMO → SEAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ASAL / ASA → AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AA2 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
AA3 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
AAA2 / AA2 → RES2 / RS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, PIL
AA2 → CVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
AAA2 → ZAX3 / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SAL / GAC → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AAA2 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AAXSANL / GAC / ANL - AAXS (AAXSANL) \| CMA - AAXSANL \| HL - SAL \| ML - GAC \| ONE - AU1 → SHAKA2 / ZAX1 / SAFARI	Transshipment	N/A	COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk
AAA2 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AAA2 → AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ANL - AAXS (AAXSANL) \| CMA - AAXSANL \| HL - SAL \| ML - GAC \| ONE - AU1 → MEX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AA2 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
AAA2 / AA2 → CIX2 / CSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, OOCL
SAL / GAC → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ASAL / ASA → CTI1 / CIS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ASAL → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AAA2 → CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AAA2 / AA2 → ESA / TLA1 / ES1 / SA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, PIL, OOCL, Yang Ming
ASAL / ASA → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AAXSANL / GAC / AU1 / ANL - AAXS (AAXSANL) \| CMA - AAXSANL \| HL - SAL \| ML - GAC \| ONE - AU1 → WAX3 / SW2 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE
NEWMO → AS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ASAL / ASA → AEU7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ANL - AAXS (AAXSANL) \| CMA - AAXSANL \| HL - SAL \| ML - GAC \| ONE - AU1 → PMX	Transshipment	N/A	COSCO
AAA2 / AA2 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Yang Ming
AES → Ipanema	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
ASAL / ASA → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AAXSANL / GAC → SEAS3 / ASAS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
NEWMO → SEAS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AA3 → CVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
AAA2 → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AES → Ingwe	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
SAL / AU1 → EAS4 / EA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
AES → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AAA2 → FCE / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NEWMO → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AA2 → CVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
ASAL / ASA → AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AAA2 → ZAX2 / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AAA2 → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SAL / AU1 / ANL - AAXS (AAXSANL) \| CMA - AAXSANL \| HL - SAL \| ML - GAC \| ONE - AU1 → ZAX3 / SA1 / SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
AAA2 → AEU7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AAA2 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NEWMO → ASAFGR	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
AES → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → BUNGARAYA	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
GAC / AU1 / ANL - AAXS (AAXSANL) \| CMA - AAXSANL \| HL - SAL \| ML - GAC \| ONE - AU1 → WAX1 / WA1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Maersk, ONE
AA2 → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AA2 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
GAC / ANL - AAXS (AAXSANL) \| CMA - AAXSANL \| HL - SAL \| ML - GAC \| ONE - AU1 → EAX1 / MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Maersk
AAA2 → WAX4 / WAF4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ASA / AA3 → CIX2 / CSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, PIL
AAA2 → EAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ASAL / ASA → AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AA2 → UBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
AAA2 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AAXSANL / ANL - AAXS (AAXSANL) \| CMA - AAXSANL \| HL - SAL \| ML - GAC \| ONE - AU1 → AS6 / CI1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
AA2 → SWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
NEWMO → ASEA2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
AAA2 / AA2 → CIX2 / CSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, OOCL
ASAL → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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Closest seaports

Adelaide to Taicang

Port of loading

AUADL

Port of loading

CNTAG

33 days 13h: Every 1-2 weeks

11,675 km
7,254 mi.

2 transfers
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.22t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AA3 → KCI → SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
AA2 → VNS → SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
AA3 → KCS → SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
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Ocean routes from Adelaide to Shanghai

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Air Freight

17h 25m, 1-2 times a week

391kg CO₂e

Container Ship

19 days 23h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.03t CO₂e

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There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Adelaide (AUADL) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 19 days 23h later. These services are operated by MSC, COSCO, COSCO, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, PIL, PIL, COSCO, PIL, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, PIL, PIL, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, PIL, COSCO, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, PIL, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, COSCO, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, PIL, COSCO, COSCO, PIL, CMA CGM, PIL and COSCO.

Adelaide to Shanghai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Adelaide to Shanghai by Air freight

Quickest air route

Adelaide International Airport to Nantong Xingdong International Airport

Closest airports

Adelaide International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Adelaide to Shanghai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Adelaide to Shanghai

Closest seaports

Adelaide to Taicang

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