How long does it take to ship a container from Birmingham to Ningbo by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Birmingham and Ningbo is 42 days 1h. Ships depart from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrive at Ningbo (CNNGB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Birmingham and Ningbo?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrive into Ningbo (CNNGB) around 42 days 1h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Yang Ming, Evergreen, OOCL, ONE, COSCO and Evergreen.

How long does it take to send cargo from Birmingham to Ningbo by air freight?

The quickest flight from Birmingham to Ningbo takes around 18h 17m. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB).

How often do planes fly between Birmingham and Ningbo?

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China and Shenzhen Airlines and the typical transit time is around 18h 17m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Birmingham and Ningbo?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Birmingham and Ningbo. Cargo flights depart from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 19h 23m. Lufthansa operates on this route.

What is the distance between Birmingham to Ningbo by ship?

The distance between Birmingham and Ningbo by cargo ship is 14,025 Nautical Miles (25,975 Kilometres / 16,140 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Southampton (GBSOU) and Ningbo (CNNGB).

What is the distance between Birmingham to Ningbo by air?

The distance between Birmingham and Ningbo by air is around 9,378 Kilometres (5,827 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Birmingham to Ningbo by sea?

1.59t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Birmingham to Ningbo. 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 Birmingham to Ningbo?

815kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Birmingham to Ningbo. 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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18h 17m, Every 1-2 days

815kg CO₂e

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42 days 1h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.4t CO₂e

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Birmingham to Ningbo by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Ningbo by plane will take about 18h 17m and departs from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives into Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. China Southern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport

Departs from

LHR

Departs from

NGB

18h 17m: Every 1-2 days

9,378 km
5,827 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

815kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350+1 others
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Shenzhen Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+1 others

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Cargo flights

Birmingham International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

BHX

Departs from

PVG

19h 23m: Every 1-2 weeks

9,849 km
6,120 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

483kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321 Freighter+7 others
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Most frequent

London Stansted Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport

Departs from

STN

Departs from

NGB

19h 34m: Daily

10,524 km
6,539 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

543kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777 Freighter+5 others
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Birmingham to Ningbo by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Ningbo by ship will take about 42 days 1h and departs from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrives into Ningbo (CNNGB). 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

Felixstowe to Ningbo

Port of loading

GBFXT

Port of loading

CNNGB

42 days 1h: Every 1-2 weeks

25,997 km
16,154 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.4t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
FAL7 → CNC - BBX2 \| SITC - CBX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
NE7 → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
FE6 → CIP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
AEU7 / LL3 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → CIMEX6 / MEX5 / APG / ME4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → CBX / AWE7 / ECC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
FE6 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
NE7 / LL3 → CIX4 / CIX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
LL3 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FE6 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AEU7 / LL3 → FCE / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NE7 → AEF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Closest seaports

Southampton to Ningbo

Port of loading

GBSOU

Port of loading

CNNGB

45 days 22h: Every 1-2 weeks

25,975 km
16,140 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.59t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Condor → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Condor → Santana	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Condor → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE3 / Condor → MD1 / Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming
FE3 → KCB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
FE3 → EA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE3 → PS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
Condor → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE3 / Condor → NW1 / Inca / AX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, MSC
FE3 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
Condor → Seagull	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AT2 / AL3 → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
Condor → BUNGARAYA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE3 → SA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
Condor → Seahorse	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE3 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Condor → Wallaby	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE3 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Unity Bridge / TAX / TAE2 / ATE2 → MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FE3 / Condor → MD2 / Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming
FE3 / Condor → FE5 / Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming
Condor → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Condor / FE3 → Ipanema / SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, MSC
FE3 / Condor → FE4 / Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming
FE3 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE3 → SA5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE3 → FIM / IOM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM

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Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Ningbo

Port of loading

GBLGP

Port of loading

CNNGB

49 days 2h: 1-2 times a week

27,005 km
16,780 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

1.06t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE3 / AE3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Albatros	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEWMO → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SAX / SAECS → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NEFWI → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IOS / ME1 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
EME / SLB → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEFWI → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IPAK → Clanga	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEWMO → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEFWI → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Britannia → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEWMO → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IPAK → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Ocean routes from Birmingham to Ningbo

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Birmingham to Ningbo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Birmingham to Ningbo by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport

Cargo flights

Birmingham International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Most frequent

London Stansted Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport

Birmingham to Ningbo by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Felixstowe to Ningbo

Closest seaports

Southampton to Ningbo

Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Ningbo

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