Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Beijing to Cardiff by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Beijing and Cardiff is 50 days 3h. Ships depart from Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) and arrive at Felixstowe (GBFXT) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Beijing and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) and arrive into Felixstowe (GBFXT) around 50 days 3h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Beijing to Cardiff by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Beijing to Cardiff takes around 10h 45m. Flights depart from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Beijing and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air China, Uzbekistan Airways, Azerbaijan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air China, Turkmenistan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 10h 45m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Beijing and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Beijing and Cardiff. Cargo flights depart from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 11hrs. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Beijing to Cardiff by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Beijing and Cardiff by cargo ship is 15,397 Nautical Miles (28,515 Kilometres / 17,719 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Beijing to Cardiff by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Beijing and Cardiff by air is around 8,564 Kilometres (5,321 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Birmingham International Airport (BHX).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Beijing to Cardiff by sea?

Accepted Answer

4.6t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Beijing to Cardiff. 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.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Beijing to Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

462kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Beijing to Cardiff. 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.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Uzbekistan Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Azerbaijan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
Turkmenistan Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200LR
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+3 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+4 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Air France	Daily	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Albatros	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Albatros	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Beijing Capital International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

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Beijing Capital International Airport to Birmingham International Airport

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Tianjin / Xingang to Felixstowe

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Tianjin / Xingang to London Gateway Port

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