Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Cardiff to Hong Kong by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cardiff and Hong Kong is 50 days 20h. Ships depart from Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and arrive at Shekou (CNSHK) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Cardiff and Hong Kong?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 50 days 20h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Cardiff to Hong Kong by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Cardiff to Hong Kong takes around 19h 20m. Flights depart from Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Cardiff and Hong Kong?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Cardiff International Airport (CWL) 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 20m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Cardiff and Hong Kong?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Cardiff and Hong Kong. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Cardiff to Hong Kong by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cardiff and Hong Kong by cargo ship is 14,018 Nautical Miles (25,961 Kilometres / 16,131 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and Hong Kong (HKHKG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Cardiff to Hong Kong by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cardiff and Hong Kong by air is around 9,854 Kilometres (6,123 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Cardiff to Hong Kong by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.32t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Cardiff to Hong Kong. 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 Cardiff to Hong Kong?

Accepted Answer

511kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cardiff to Hong Kong. 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+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → Swan	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → Lion → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → Lion → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → Swan	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NWC To WAF → AFL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NWC To WAF → Tiger	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NWC To WAF → Tiger	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NWC to SAEC - String I → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Cardiff to Hong Kong By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Cardiff to Hong Kong by Air freight

Quickest air route

Cardiff International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Cardiff to Hong Kong by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Bristol / Portbury to Shekou

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Bristol / Portbury to Hong Kong

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