How long does it take to ship a container from Canada to China by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Canada and China is 15 days 13h. Ships depart from Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Canada and China?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 15 days 13h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, Maersk, MSC, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO and Hapag-Lloyd.

How long does it take to send cargo from Canada to China by air freight?

The quickest flight from Canada to China takes around 11h 58m. Flights depart from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

How often do planes fly between Canada and China?

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, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, EVA Air, China Airlines, United Airlines, Hainan Airlines, United Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and Philippine Airlines and the typical transit time is around 11h 58m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Canada and China?

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 Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 14h 33m. China Southern Airlines and Emirates operates on this route.

What is the distance between Canada to China by ship?

The distance between Canada and China by cargo ship is 4,632 Nautical Miles (8,579 Kilometres / 5,331 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

What is the distance between Canada to China by air?

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).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Canada to China by sea?

556kg 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Canada to China?

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.

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Canada to China by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Canada to China by plane will take about 11h 58m 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

Departs from

YVR

Departs from

PVG

11h 58m: Daily

9,026 km
5,609 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

379kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A350-900
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Hong Kong Airlines	Daily	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Philippine Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+2 others

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Cargo flights

Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

YYZ

Departs from

PVG

14h 33m: 1-2 times a day

11,427 km
7,101 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

761kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Air routes from Canada to China

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Canada to China by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Canada to China by ship will take about 15 days 13h and departs from Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and arrives into Shanghai (CNSHG). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week 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

Prince Rupert to Shanghai

Port of loading

CAPRR

Port of loading

CNSHG

15 days 13h: 1-2 times a week

8,579 km
5,331 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

556kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CPNW / PNW4	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPNW / PNW4	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WC3 / TP1 / GEM - WC3 \|\| HL - WC3 \| ML - TP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, OOCL
Chinook → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MSC - Chinook \| ZIM - ZNP → JSTAR / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Chinook → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MSC - Chinook \| ZIM - ZNP → WC2 / TP8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Chinook / MSC - Chinook \| ZIM - ZNP → AN2 / Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
Chinook → PHOENIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MSC - Chinook \| ZIM - ZNP → BS1 / A04	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ZNP → CI3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
MSC - Chinook \| ZIM - ZNP → HP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Chinook → Tiger	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Chinook → Jade	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Chinook → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Chinook / MSC - Chinook \| ZIM - ZNP → AME1/TPM / AZTEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
Chinook → AFL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Chinook → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MSC - Chinook \| ZIM - ZNP → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
PNW4 → GEM - WC3 \|\| HL - WC3 \| ML - TP1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
CPNW / PNW4 → EPNW / PNW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPNW → WSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CPNW / PNW4 → AWE7 / ECC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPNW / PNW4 → AWE4 / ECX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPNW / PNW4 → CNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPNW → WSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CPNW / PNW4 → AWE4 / ECX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WC3 / TP1 → WC4 / TP5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

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Most frequent

Vancouver to Shanghai

Port of loading

CAVAN

Port of loading

CNSHG

17 days 17h: Daily

9,844 km
6,117 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

954kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SBX	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	SM Line
WC3 / TP1	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SBX	Direct	2-4 times a week	SM Line
WC4 / TP5	Direct	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FP2 / Griffin	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming, MSC
AC2	Direct	N/A	Maersk
WC3 / TP1 / GEM - WC3 \|\| HL - WC3 \| ML - TP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, OOCL
FP2 → FL2 / SX2 / SSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
FP2 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
FP2 / Griffin → MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM, MSC
Griffin → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TP5 → SINOL - NJ1 \| SITC - VTX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FP2 → KCS / KCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE
FP2 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
FP2 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FP2 → FIL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
Griffin → PHOENIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FP2 / Griffin → NW2 / Andes / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, MSC
WC4 / TP5 → JP1 / A06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FP2 → KVX / CVT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
FP2 → KIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
FP2 → FIM / IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
PMR - PN1 \|\| HMM - PN1 \| ONE - PN1 \| YML - PN1 → SINOL - NJ1 \| SITC - VTX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PMR - PN1 \|\| HMM - PN1 \| ONE - PN1 \| YML - PN1 → JP1 / A06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
EXW → COSCO - SKT5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SBX → VTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
PN1 → COSCO - SKT6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FP2 → CKL - KTX \| KMTC - KTX \| POCEAN - KTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
PN1 → COSCO - SKT5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EPNW → SKT6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EPNW → SKT4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FP2 / Griffin → MD3 / Tiger	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM, MSC
EPNW → SKT5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MPNW → CKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FP2 / Griffin → FE6 / Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM, MSC
FP2 / Griffin → MD5 / Jade	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM, MSC
SBX → SHX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
EPNW → SKT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PN3 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
PN1 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
Griffin → AFL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PN3 → FL2 / SX2 / SSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
PN3 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
PMR - PN1 \|\| HMM - PN1 \| ONE - PN1 \| YML - PN1 → JP1 / A06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
EPNW → SKT7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PN3 → CKL - KTX \| KMTC - KTX \| POCEAN - KTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
FP2 / Griffin → NW3 / AZTEC / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, MSC
PN3 → KVX / CVT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
PN1 / PMR - PN1 \|\| HMM - PN1 \| ONE - PN1 \| YML - PN1 → JSTAR / NZJ / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ONE
EXW → COSCO - SKT6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SBX → PS6	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	SM Line
PN3 → KIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
EPNW / PNW3 → JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PN3 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PN3 → KCS / KCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE
PN3 → FIL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
EPNW → SKS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PN3 → FIM / IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
EPNW / TPN → WSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
PN3 → NW2 / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
PN3 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
OPNW / PNW1 → CTI1 / CIS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
OPNW / PNW1 → WSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
PNW1 → TCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
TPN → TCX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Evergreen
PNW1 → CTE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
TPN → JCH	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Evergreen
EPNW / PNW3 → CTI1 / CIS2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
PNW1 → MCT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NWX / EPNW → SKS2 / COSCO - SKS2 \| SINO - SKS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
MPNW → EAS - BUSAN-KWANGYANG-SHANGHAI-NINGBO \| POCEAN - BS9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
TPN → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PNW1 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PMR - PN1 \|\| HMM - PN1 \| ONE - PN1 \| YML - PN1 → SINOL - NJ1 \| SITC - VTX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Air Freight

11h 58m, Daily

379kg CO₂e

Container Ship

15 days 13h, 1-2 times a week

556kg CO₂e

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There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 15 days 13h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, Maersk, MSC, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO and Hapag-Lloyd.
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, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, EVA Air, China Airlines, United Airlines, Hainan Airlines, United Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and Philippine Airlines and the typical transit time is around 11h 58m.

Canada to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Canada to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Vancouver International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Cargo flights

Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Canada to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Prince Rupert to Shanghai

Most frequent

Vancouver to Shanghai

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