Canada to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road
Explore the best way to ship your cargo from Canada to China by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, market rates, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.
Canada to China by Air freight
The quickest way to get from Canada to China by plane will take about 12h 16m and departs from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and arrives into Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). There are flights departing daily on this route. Air Canada is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.
Quickest air route
Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
The quickest way to get from Canada to China by ship will take about 14 days 3h and departs from Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and arrives into Yantian (CNYTN). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. COSCO is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.
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The shortest shipping time by sea between Canada and China is 14 days 3h. Ships depart from Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and arrive at Yantian (CNYTN) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.
There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and arrive into Yantian (CNYTN) around 14 days 3h later. These services are operated by COSCO, Maersk, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, ZIM, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ZIM and MSC.
The quickest flight from Canada to China takes around 12h 16m. Flights depart from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Scheduled flights between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines, All Nippon Airways, China Airlines, EVA Air, United Airlines, Hainan Airlines, United Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Philippine Airlines and the typical transit time is around 12h 16m.
Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Canada and China. Cargo flights depart from Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 14h 45m. China Southern Airlines operates on this route.
The distance between Canada and China by cargo ship is 5,326 Nautical Miles (9,863 Kilometres / 6,129 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and Yantian (CNYTN).
The distance between Canada and China by air is around 9,026 Kilometres (5,609 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
639kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Canada to China. 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.
379kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Canada to China. 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.
