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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Beijing and London is 40 days 8h. Ships depart from Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Beijing and London?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 40 days 8h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk and Maersk.

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

The quickest flight from Beijing to London takes around 10h 50m. Flights depart from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

How often do planes fly between Beijing and London?

Scheduled flights between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Air China, Turkish Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Turkmenistan Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 10h 50m.

What is the distance between Beijing to London by ship?

The distance between Beijing and London by cargo ship is 11,138 Nautical Miles (20,628 Kilometres / 12,818 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

What is the distance between Beijing to London by air?

The distance between Beijing and London by air is around 8,162 Kilometres (5,072 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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

1.19t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Beijing to London. 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 Beijing to London?

538kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Beijing to London. 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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Q: Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Beijing and London?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Beijing and London. 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 10h 58m. Lufthansa operates on this route.

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Beijing to London by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Beijing to London by plane will take about 10h 50m and departs from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrives into London Gatwick Airport (LGW). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Air China is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Beijing Capital International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Departs from

PEK

Departs from

LGW

10h 50m: Every 1-2 days

8,174 km
5,079 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

330kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Azerbaijan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320neo+5 others
Turkmenistan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+2 others

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Closest airports

Beijing Capital International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Departs from

PEK

Departs from

LHR

10h 58m: 1-2 times a day

8,162 km
5,072 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

538kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+4 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+3 others
Azerbaijan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8
Air Astana	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+2 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+3 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
LufthansaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others

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Cargo flights

Beijing Capital International Airport to London Stansted Airport

Departs from

PEK

Departs from

STN

20h 37m: 1-2 times a day

9,527 km
5,920 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

577kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Beijing to London by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Beijing to London by ship will take about 40 days 8h and departs from Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG) and arrives into London Gateway Port (GBLGP). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Tianjin Xingang to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

CNTXG

Port of loading

GBLGP

40 days 8h: Every 2-4 weeks

20,628 km
12,818 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.19t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
BS3 / A09 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
BS3 / A09 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
BS3 / A09 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
BS5 / A14 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BS5 / A14 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BS5 / A14 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
GOEX → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SE4 / AE19 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
JKF / IN1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
PHI5 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
JKF / IN1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
GOEX → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
GOEX → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
PHI5 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
HP2 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
HP2 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WC2 / TP8 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IA88 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WC2 / TP8 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IA9 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IA8 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IA8 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → AE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
BS1 / A04 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FEW3 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IA88 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Most frequent

Tianjin / Xingang to Felixstowe

Port of loading

CNTSN

Port of loading

GBFXT

47 days 3h: Every 1-2 weeks

28,805 km
17,899 mi.

Direct
6 stops

Estimated emissions

1.25t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Albatros	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
OCHNA → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dolphin → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EC3 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
CHX → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
SPS D → FE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Pertiwi → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIM → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
ACSA1 / WSA4 / TLP2 → FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NIS / HMM - NIS \| ML - NJX \| PIL - NCI \| XPF - NJX → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
Pertiwi → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NIS / HMM - NIS \| ML - NJX \| PIL - NCI \| XPF - NJX → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PA1 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
SAMBAR → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NCI → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Pertiwi → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Pertiwi → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3 → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Mexicas → SIERRA → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HKH → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIM → CEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIM → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
ACSA1 / WSA4 / TLP2 → FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Shikra → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HKH → CES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Ocean routes from Beijing to London

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Air Freight

10h 50m, Every 1-2 days

330kg CO₂e

Container Ship

40 days 8h, Every 2-4 weeks

1.19t CO₂e

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Beijing to London By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Beijing to London by Air freight

Quickest air route

Beijing Capital International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Closest airports

Beijing Capital International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Cargo flights

Beijing Capital International Airport to London Stansted Airport

Beijing to London by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tianjin Xingang to London Gateway Port

Most frequent

Tianjin / Xingang to Felixstowe

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