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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Athens and Shenzhen is 42 days 4h. Ships depart from Piraeus (GRPIR) and arrive at Nansha (CNNSA) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Athens and Shenzhen?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Piraeus (GRPIR) and arrive into Nansha (CNNSA) around 42 days 4h later. These services are operated by OOCL, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, OVP, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, OVP, ONE and COSCO.

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

The quickest flight from Athens to Shenzhen takes around 17h 36m. Flights depart from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and arrive at Macau International Airport (MFM).

How often do planes fly between Athens and Shenzhen?

Scheduled flights between Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Macau International Airport (MFM) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways and Scoot and the typical transit time is around 17h 36m.

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

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

The distance between Athens and Shenzhen by cargo ship is 17,016 Nautical Miles (31,514 Kilometres / 19,582 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Piraeus (GRPIR) and Yantian (CNYTN).

What is the distance between Athens to Shenzhen by air?

The distance between Athens and Shenzhen by air is around 9,357 Kilometres (5,814 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

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

1.29t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Athens to Shenzhen. 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 Shenzhen?

566kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Athens to Shenzhen. 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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Athens to Shenzhen by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Athens to Shenzhen by plane will take about 17h 36m and departs from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and arrives into Macau International Airport (MFM). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Qatar Airways is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Macau International Airport

Departs from

ATH

Departs from

MFM

17h 36m: Every 1-2 days

9,232 km
5,737 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

517kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Scoot	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-8+1 others
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Closest airports

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Departs from

ATH

Departs from

SZX

18hrs: 2-4 times a week

9,357 km
5,814 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

566kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+9 others
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+3 others

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Athens to Shenzhen by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Athens to Shenzhen by ship will take about 42 days 4h and departs from Piraeus (GRPIR) and arrives into Nansha (CNNSA). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. OOCL is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Piraeus to Nansha

Port of loading

GRPIR

Port of loading

CNNSA

42 days 4h: Every 2-4 weeks

26,044 km
16,183 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.39t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EM1 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
EM1 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
AEM3 / EM1 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEM3 → CME	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
BEX / AEM3 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
BEX → NSD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
UNIF - Piraeus - Egypt - Turkey → MED	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OVP
BEX → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
AEM3 / EM1 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, OOCL
BEX → AEF2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → MEX / AEM2 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
UNIF - Piraeus - Egypt - Turkey → SPB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OVP
IOM → CP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
TSM / DIAL - TSM \| OOCL - TSM → AEM2 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Closest seaports

Piraeus to Yantian

Port of loading

GRPIR

Port of loading

CNYTN

67 days 1h: 1-2 times a week

31,514 km
19,582 mi.

Direct
10 stops

Estimated emissions

1.29t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Direct	1-2 times a week	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, 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
BEX → NCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Jade	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
IOM → CP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FIM / IOM → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → MEX2 / AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL

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Most frequent

Piraeus to Shekou

Port of loading

GRPIR

Port of loading

CNSHK

51 days 13h: 1-2 times a week

29,265 km
18,184 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

2.35t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, OOCL
MD1 / Panther	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, MSC, ONE
FIM / IOM	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
BEX → VTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
AEM3 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
BEX → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
EM1 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2 → AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
TULYB → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX / EM1 → CIX4 / CIX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, OOCL
AEM3 / EM1 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, OOCL
AEM3 / EM1 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → IEX / FCS / FME → CIX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, OOCL
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → MEX / AEM2 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Balkan to South Turkiye → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ADL → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Intra E-Med String 2 → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
DIAL - AGE → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ADL → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
BEX / AEM3 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM

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Ocean routes from Athens to Shenzhen

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Air Freight

17h 36m, Every 1-2 days

517kg CO₂e

Container Ship

42 days 4h, Every 2-4 weeks

1.39t CO₂e

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Athens to Shenzhen By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Athens to Shenzhen by Air freight

Quickest air route

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Macau International Airport

Closest airports

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Athens to Shenzhen by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Piraeus to Nansha

Closest seaports

Piraeus to Yantian

Most frequent

Piraeus to Shekou

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