How long does it take to ship a container from Athens to Chengdu by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Athens and Chengdu is 59 days 1h. Ships depart from Piraeus (GRPIR) and arrive at Shekou (CNSHK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Athens and Chengdu?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Piraeus (GRPIR) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 59 days 1h later. These services are operated by Evergreen, CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC and COSCO.

How long does it take to send cargo from Athens to Chengdu by air freight?

The quickest flight from Athens to Chengdu takes around 12h 24m. Flights depart from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and arrive at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

How often do planes fly between Athens and Chengdu?

Scheduled flights between Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Sichuan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Air China and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 12h 24m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Athens and Chengdu?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Athens and Chengdu. 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 Athens to Chengdu by ship?

The distance between Athens and Chengdu by cargo ship is 14,842 Nautical Miles (27,487 Kilometres / 17,080 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Piraeus (GRPIR) and Nansha (CNNSA).

What is the distance between Athens to Chengdu by air?

The distance between Athens and Chengdu by air is around 9,640 Kilometres (5,990 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Athens to Chengdu by sea?

2.32t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Athens to Chengdu. 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 Athens to Chengdu?

521kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Athens to Chengdu. 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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12h 24m, 2-4 times a week

475kg CO₂e

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59 days 1h, Every 1-2 weeks

2.3t CO₂e

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Athens to Chengdu by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Athens to Chengdu by plane will take about 12h 24m and departs from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and arrives into Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Sichuan Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Departs from

ATH

Departs from

TFU

12h 24m: 2-4 times a week

7,235 km
4,496 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

475kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+4 others
Juneyao Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+2 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others

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Closest airports

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Departs from

ATH

Departs from

CTU

19h 9m: Every 1-2 days

9,640 km
5,990 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

521kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+5 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+7 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
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Athens to Chengdu by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Athens to Chengdu by ship will take about 59 days 1h and departs from Piraeus (GRPIR) and arrives into Shekou (CNSHK). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Evergreen is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Piraeus to Shekou

Port of loading

GRPIR

Port of loading

CNSHK

59 days 1h: Every 1-2 weeks

27,272 km
16,946 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

2.3t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
BEX → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → KTX1 / COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
AEM3 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
BEX → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
BEX → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
BEX / EM1 → CIX4 / CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
EM1 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
AEM3 / EM1 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ADL → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ADL → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → CIMEX6 / MEX5 / APG / ME4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
AEM3 / EM1 → FCE / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
ADL → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
ADL → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → IEX / FCS / FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
AEM3 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
BEX → CNC - CS1 \| WHL - CS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Balkan to South Turkiye → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Odyssey → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL

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Closest seaports

Piraeus to Nansha

Port of loading

GRPIR

Port of loading

CNNSA

61 days 18h: Every 1-2 weeks

27,487 km
17,080 mi.

Direct
5 stops

Estimated emissions

2.32t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
BEX → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AEM3 / EM1 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
BEX → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
BEX / AEM3 → CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
BEX / AEM3 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
BEX → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
BEX → CNC - BBX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
BEX → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
BEX → CNC - CS1 \| WHL - CS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → MEX / AEM2 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → MEX / AEM2 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
EMA → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
TSM / DIAL - TSM \| OOCL - TSM → AEM2 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
TSM / DIAL - TSM \| OOCL - TSM → AEM2 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL

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Most frequent

Piraeus to Yantian

Port of loading

GRPIR

Port of loading

CNYTN

65 days 16h: Every 1-2 weeks

31,152 km
19,357 mi.

Direct
10 stops

Estimated emissions

1.28t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, CMA CGM
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → CBX / AWE7 / ECC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
AL7 → SE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TSM / DIAL - TSM \| OOCL - TSM → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EMA → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FIM / IOM → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → MEX2 / AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
BEX → NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Jade	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FIM / IOM → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM

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Ocean routes from Athens to Chengdu

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Athens to Chengdu by Air freight

Quickest air route

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Closest airports

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Athens to Chengdu by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Piraeus to Shekou

Closest seaports

Piraeus to Nansha

Most frequent

Piraeus to Yantian

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