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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Birmingham and Shanghai is 41 days 9h. Ships depart from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Birmingham and Shanghai?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 41 days 9h later. These services are operated by COSCO, MSC, ONE, Yang Ming, Evergreen, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, MSC, Yang Ming, MSC, MSC, ONE, MSC, MSC, COSCO, HMM and COSCO.

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

The quickest flight from Birmingham to Shanghai takes around 18h 17m. Flights depart from Manchester Airport (MAN) and arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

How often do planes fly between Birmingham and Shanghai?

Scheduled flights between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Hainan Airlines and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 18h 17m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Birmingham and Shanghai. 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 21m. Lufthansa operates on this route.

What is the distance between Birmingham to Shanghai by ship?

The distance between Birmingham and Shanghai by cargo ship is 13,969 Nautical Miles (25,871 Kilometres / 16,075 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Southampton (GBSOU) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

What is the distance between Birmingham to Shanghai by air?

The distance between Birmingham and Shanghai by air is around 9,849 Kilometres (6,120 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

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

1.96t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Birmingham to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai?

538kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Birmingham to Shanghai. 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

724kg CO₂e

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41 days 9h, Every 2-4 weeks

1.64t CO₂e

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Birmingham to Shanghai by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Shanghai by plane will take about 18h 17m and departs from Manchester Airport (MAN) and arrives into Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Hainan Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Manchester Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Departs from

MAN

Departs from

SHA

18h 17m: Every 1-2 days

9,179 km
5,704 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

724kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+4 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
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Closest airports

Birmingham International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

BHX

Departs from

PVG

19h 21m: 2-4 times a week

9,849 km
6,120 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

538kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+2 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-700+4 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321 Freighter+8 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190+1 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190+3 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others

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Cargo flights

East Midlands Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

EMA

Departs from

PVG

19h 37m: Every 1-2 weeks

10,445 km
6,490 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

641kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Silk Way West AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
SaudiaFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
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Birmingham to Shanghai by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Shanghai by ship will take about 41 days 9h and departs from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrives into Shanghai (CNSHG). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. COSCO is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Felixstowe to Shanghai

Port of loading

GBFXT

Port of loading

CNSHG

41 days 9h: Every 2-4 weeks

25,912 km
16,101 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.64t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
FE6 / Swan → MD1 / Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FE6 → CIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE6 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
NE7 → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NE7 / LL3 → CIX4 / CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
AEU7 / LL3 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NE7 / LL3 → CPX / OOCL - CPX \| YML - CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen
FAL7 / AEU7 → CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
FAL7 / AEU7 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
FE6 / Swan → FE4 / Silk	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
FAL7 → CNC - BBX2 \| SITC - CBX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FE6 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - Aegean Sea \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC2 → AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
LL3 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FAL7 → GFS - CSC \| HA - SIS2 \| SILMAR - FI1 \| SKR - SIS2 \| TSL - AIS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Swan → BUNGARAYA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE6 → CTE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Swan → Seagull	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Swan → Seahorse	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE6 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE6 / Swan → MD1 / Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Swan → Santana	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
FE6 → KCB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
AEU7 / LL3 → FCE / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Closest seaports

Southampton to Shanghai

Port of loading

GBSOU

Port of loading

CNSHG

43 days 18h: Every 1-2 weeks

25,871 km
16,075 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.96t 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
FE3 / Condor	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming
Unity Bridge / TAX / TAE2 / ATE2 → VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL

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Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Shanghai

Port of loading

GBLGP

Port of loading

CNSHG

42 days 10h: 1-2 times a week

26,490 km
16,460 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.29t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE2 / AE1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Britannia	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NEFWI → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SAFRAN1 → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SAFRAN1 → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IOS / ME1 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAX / SAECS → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NEFWI → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NEFWI → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE2 / AE1 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - NWC-USA-SAWC → AEU6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO

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Ocean routes from Birmingham to Shanghai

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Birmingham to Shanghai by Air freight

Quickest air route

Manchester Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Closest airports

Birmingham International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Cargo flights

East Midlands Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Birmingham to Shanghai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Felixstowe to Shanghai

Closest seaports

Southampton to Shanghai

Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Shanghai

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