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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Beijing and Melbourne is 25 days. Ships depart from Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) and arrive at Melbourne (AUMEL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Beijing and Melbourne?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) and arrive into Melbourne (AUMEL) around 25 days later. These services are operated by COSCO, CMA CGM, TS Lines, COSCO, Yang Ming, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ZIM, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, OOCL, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, Yang Ming, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Evergreen, MSC, PIL, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Yang Ming, TS Lines, MSC, PIL, MSC, ZIM, MSC, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO and MSC.

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

The quickest flight from Beijing to Melbourne takes around 11h 25m. Flights depart from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrive at Melbourne International Airport (MEL).

How often do planes fly between Beijing and Melbourne?

Scheduled flights between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air China, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Thai Airways and the typical transit time is around 11h 25m.

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

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

The distance between Beijing and Melbourne by cargo ship is 6,801 Nautical Miles (12,595 Kilometres / 7,826 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG) and Melbourne (AUMEL).

What is the distance between Beijing to Melbourne by air?

The distance between Beijing and Melbourne by air is around 9,123 Kilometres (5,669 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL).

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

1.17t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Beijing to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne?

382kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Beijing to Melbourne. 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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Beijing to Melbourne by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Beijing to Melbourne by plane will take about 11h 25m and departs from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrives into Melbourne International Airport (MEL). There are flights departing 1-2 times a week on this route. Air China is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest air route

Beijing Capital International Airport to Melbourne International Airport

Departs from

PEK

Departs from

MEL

11h 25m: 1-2 times a week

9,123 km
5,669 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

382kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9
China Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
Hong Kong Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
Vietnam Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+1 others
Sichuan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+3 others
Singapore Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787+4 others
Shenzhen Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+4 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-300+4 others
Thai Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+1 others

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Most frequent

Beijing Daxing International Airport to Melbourne International Airport

Departs from

PKX

Departs from

MEL

18h 26m: 2-4 times a week

9,516 km
5,913 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

438kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Royal Brunei Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Malaysia Airlines	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A330-300
AirAsia X	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300
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Air routes from Beijing to Melbourne

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Beijing to Melbourne by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Beijing to Melbourne by ship will take about 25 days and departs from Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) and arrives into Melbourne (AUMEL). 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

Tianjin / Xingang to Melbourne

Port of loading

CNTSN

Port of loading

AUMEL

25 days: Every 1-2 weeks

11,086 km
6,889 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.04t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AEU9 / LL7 → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → A3NANL / A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CIX2 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, Evergreen
AEU9 → GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
TCX → CAT	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Yang Ming, Evergreen
CES → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CHL → GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ACSA1 / WSA4 / TLP2 → A3NANL / A3N	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
WSA4 / TLP2 → A3C	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AWE2 / ECX2 → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
IC10 → GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MANB / AWE2 / ECX2 → A3NANL / A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
PA1 / CSS1 → A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
BOHAI / CEN / PCN1 → ACX / ANL - ACX \| COSCO - ACX \| OOCL - ACX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
CHL → ACX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
BOHAI / CEN / PCN1 → A3NANL / A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
MANB / AWE2 / ECX2 → ACX / ANL - ACX \| COSCO - ACX \| OOCL - ACX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
HBB / AAC2 / PCN3 → A3NANL / A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
ACSA1 / WSA4 / TLP2 → ACX / ANL - ACX \| COSCO - ACX \| OOCL - ACX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
ZMP → ANL - A3N \| CMA - A3NANL \| COSCO - A3N \| OOCL - A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
PA1 / CSS1 → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ACSA1 / WSA4 / TLP2 → A3NANL / A3N	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
HBB / AAC2 / PCN3 → ACX / ANL - ACX \| COSCO - ACX \| OOCL - ACX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Dolphin → Panda	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CHL → A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
CHL → A3S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
CEN / PCN1 → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WSA4 → GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
PA1 / CSS1 → ACX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MANB / AWE2 / ECX2 → A3NANL / A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
CES → NEAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIM → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, Evergreen
PA1 / CSS1 → A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AAC2 / PCN3 → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
KCM2 → A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NUE2 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AWE2 → GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO
BOHAI → ML - QILIN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
HBB → ML - QILIN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PA1 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CEN → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
EC3 → CA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
HKH → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Shikra → ML - QILIN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NCI → SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
PA1 → GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CPS → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Shikra → Wallaby	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
CIM → CA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
NUE2 → NEAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CHX → CA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CIM → NEAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PA1 → CA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CIX2 → CA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
OCHNA → Panda	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
NCI → SAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
SAMBAR → Panda	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZMP → ZAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
Shikra → Panda	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
CEN → GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AAC2 → GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PA1 → GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AWE2 → GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO
WSA4 → GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
CHL → GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Pertiwi → Panda	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Closest seaports

Tianjin Xingang to Melbourne

Port of loading

CNTXG

Port of loading

AUMEL

25 days 17h: Every 2-4 weeks

12,595 km
7,826 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.17t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAF7 → GAC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
UMXAPL / tbn / MECL1 → AAXSANL / SAL / GAC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd
BS1 / A04 → SAL / GAC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Orchid → Panda	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Orchid → Panda	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
BS3 / A09 → SAL / GAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
BS5 / A14 → SAL / GAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
CAE → Wallaby	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
CAE → Panda	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Orchid → Panda	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Orchid → Koala	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Ocean routes from Beijing to Melbourne

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Air Freight

11h 25m, 1-2 times a week

382kg CO₂e

Container Ship

25 days, Every 1-2 weeks

1.04t CO₂e

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There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) and arrive into Melbourne (AUMEL) around 25 days later. These services are operated by COSCO, CMA CGM, TS Lines, COSCO, Yang Ming, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ZIM, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, OOCL, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, Yang Ming, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Evergreen, MSC, PIL, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Yang Ming, TS Lines, MSC, PIL, MSC, ZIM, MSC, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO and MSC.
Scheduled flights between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air China, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Thai Airways and the typical transit time is around 11h 25m.

Beijing to Melbourne By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Beijing to Melbourne by Air freight

Quickest air route

Beijing Capital International Airport to Melbourne International Airport

Most frequent

Beijing Daxing International Airport to Melbourne International Airport

Beijing to Melbourne by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tianjin / Xingang to Melbourne

Closest seaports

Tianjin Xingang to Melbourne

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