Bangkok to Shanghai By Air freight, Container ship or Road
See the best way to ship your freight from Bangkok, Thailand to Shanghai, China by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.
Map / Route overview
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Air Freight
Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Duration / Frequency
4hrs, Every 1-2 hours
Emissions
194kg CO₂e
Container Ship
Bangkok to Shanghai
Duration / Frequency
7 days 13h, 1-2 times a day
Emissions
403kg CO₂e
Road Freight
Bangkok to Shanghai
Duration / Frequency
1 day 18h
Emissions
4.42t CO₂e
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Bangkok to Shanghai by Air freight
The quickest way to get from Bangkok to Shanghai by plane will take about 4hrs and departs from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and arrives into Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). There are flights departing every 1-2 hours on this route. Air China is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing daily.
Quickest air route
Suvarnabhumi Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
The quickest way to get from Bangkok to Shanghai by ship will take about 7 days 13h and departs from Bangkok (THBKK) and arrives into Shanghai (CNSHG). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a day on this route. ONE is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.
It is also possible to transport goods by road from Bangkok to Shanghai. The total distance is around 3,585 km and will usually takes around 1 day 18h by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.
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More about shipping cargo and freight from Bangkok to Shanghai by Air, Ocean and Road
The shortest shipping time by sea between Bangkok and Shanghai is 7 days 13h. Ships depart from Bangkok (THBKK) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a day.
There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a day from Bangkok (THBKK) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 7 days 13h later. These services are operated by ONE, King Ocean, SJJS, TS Lines, China United, Wan Hai, SJJS, POCEAN, POCEAN, TS Lines, SJJS, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, OOCL, CNC Line, CNC Line, ONE, CMA CGM, Sinotrans, Evergreen, CNC Line, ONE, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Sinotrans, ONE, COSCO, China United, COSCO, Gold Star, CMA CGM, King Ocean, SITC, King Ocean and King Ocean.
The quickest flight from Bangkok to Shanghai takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Scheduled flights between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart every 1-2 hours. These flights are serviced by Air China, Juneyao Airlines, Thai Airways, Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Thai Vietjet Air, Shanghai Airlines, China Cargo Airlines, VietJet Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, SF Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Kunming Airlines, VietJet Air, China Southern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, EVA Air, Vietnam Airlines, China Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Airlines and China Eastern Airlines and the typical transit time is around 4hrs.
Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Bangkok and Shanghai. Cargo flights depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 4hrs. Air China, China Cargo Airlines, SF Airlines, EVA Air and China Airlines operates on this route.
It will typically take around 1 day 18h to send cargo via road from Bangkok and Shanghai. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.
The distance between Bangkok and Shanghai by cargo ship is 2,836 Nautical Miles (5,253 Kilometres / 3,264 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bangkok (THBKK) and Taicang (CNTAG).
The distance between Bangkok and Shanghai by road is 3,585 Kilometres (2,228 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 18h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).
The distance between Bangkok and Shanghai by air is around 2,993 Kilometres (1,860 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
509kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Bangkok 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.
201kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Bangkok 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.
