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 44 days 19h. Ships depart from Piraeus (GRPIR) and arrive at Nansha (CNNSA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Athens and Shenzhen?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Piraeus (GRPIR) and arrive into Nansha (CNNSA) around 44 days 19h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, OVP, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC and MSC.

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 daily. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways, Juneyao Airlines 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 9,260 Kilometres (5,754 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?

1.3t 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?

420kg 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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Air Freight

17h 36m, Daily

511kg CO₂e

Container Ship

44 days 19h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.4t CO₂e

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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 daily on this route. Qatar Airways is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing daily.

Quickest air route

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Macau International Airport

Departs from

ATH

Departs from

MFM

17h 36m: Daily

9,232 km
5,737 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

511kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	Daily	Boeing 787-8+6 others
Juneyao Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Scoot	2-4 times a week	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

17h 41m: Every 1-2 weeks

9,260 km
5,754 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

420kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+7 others
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+3 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+4 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 44 days 19h and departs from Piraeus (GRPIR) and arrives into Nansha (CNNSA). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. COSCO is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Piraeus to Nansha

Port of loading

GRPIR

Port of loading

CNNSA

44 days 19h: Every 1-2 weeks

26,044 km
16,183 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.4t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AEM3 / EM1 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
BEX / AEM3 → CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
BEX → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
UNIF - Piraeus - Egypt - Turkey → MED	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OVP
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
BEX → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
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
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → MEX / AEM2 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
TSM / DIAL - TSM \| OOCL - TSM → AEM2 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Closest seaports

Piraeus to Yantian

Port of loading

GRPIR

Port of loading

CNYTN

65 days 20h: Every 1-2 weeks

31,514 km
19,582 mi.

Direct
10 stops

Estimated emissions

1.3t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → CBX / AWE7 / ECC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 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 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	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
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 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FIM / IOM → FE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → MEX2 / AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Most frequent

Piraeus to Shekou

Port of loading

GRPIR

Port of loading

CNSHK

54 days 11h: 2-4 times a week

29,265 km
18,184 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

2.47t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
MD1 / Panther	Direct	1-2 times a week	Yang Ming, HMM, MSC, ONE
FIM / IOM	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
BEX → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
EM1 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
TULYB → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AEM3 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AEM3 / EM1 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → CIMEX6 / MEX5 / APG / ME4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
BEX / EM1 → CIX4 / CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
ADL → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Odyssey → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → IEX / FCS / FME	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
Balkan to South Turkiye → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Intra E-Med String 2 → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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
MPS → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX → JFX / EMC - JFX \| HA - SGX2 \| SKR - SGX2 \| TSL - CME \| XPF - JFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
Odyssey → Tiger	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Ocean routes from Athens to Shenzhen

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Athens to Shenzhen By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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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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