Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Belfast to Shenzhen by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Belfast and Shenzhen is 43 days 18h. Ships depart from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive at Shekou (CNSHK) with scheduled departures Daily.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Belfast and Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart daily from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 43 days 18h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and COSCO.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Belfast to Shenzhen by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Belfast to Shenzhen takes around 19h 38m. Flights depart from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Belfast and Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by KLM and the typical transit time is around 19h 38m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Belfast and Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Belfast and Shenzhen. Cargo flights depart from Belfast International Airport (BFS) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 3h. DHL operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Belfast to Shenzhen by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Shenzhen by cargo ship is 12,270 Nautical Miles (22,724 Kilometres / 14,120 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Belfast (GBBEL) and Yantian (CNYTN).

Question 7

What is the distance between Belfast to Shenzhen by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Shenzhen by air is around 10,037 Kilometres (6,237 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Belfast to Shenzhen by sea?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Belfast to Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

550kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Belfast 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.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
DHLFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IRISHS5 → FAL8 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 / NIS → FAL8 / AEU9 → KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
→ FAL2 → IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ FAL2 → SEAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ FAL2 → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ FAL2 → IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ FAL2 → SEAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ FAL2 → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ FAL2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ FAL2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NIS → AEU9 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
→ FAL2 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ FAL2 → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ FAL2 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ FAL2 → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ FAL2 → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ FAL2 → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 / NIS → FAL8 / AEU9 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IRISHS5 → FAL8 → AS9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NIS → AEU9 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
IRISHS5 / NIS → FAL8 / AEU9 → CIX / CIX3 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
NIS → AEU9 → ZAX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
→ FAL2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ FAL2 → ACSA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ FAL2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ FAL2 → ACSA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ FAL2 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NIS → AEU9 → ZAX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
→ FAL2 → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ FAL2 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ FAL2 → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NIS → AEU9 → NCT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
IRISHS5 → FAL8 → NCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Belfast to Shenzhen By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Belfast to Shenzhen by Air freight

Quickest air route

George Best Belfast City Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

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Belfast International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Belfast to Shenzhen by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Belfast to Shekou

Closest seaports

Belfast to Yantian

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