Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Charleston to Chengdu by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Charleston and Chengdu is 47 days 8h. Ships depart from Charleston (USCHS) and arrive at Qinzhou (CNQZH) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Charleston and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Charleston (USCHS) and arrive into Qinzhou (CNQZH) around 47 days 8h later. These services are operated by COSCO.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Charleston to Chengdu by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Charleston to Chengdu takes around 23h 55m. Flights depart from Shaw Air Force Base (SSC) and arrive at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Charleston and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shaw Air Force Base (SSC) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by Kalitta Air and the typical transit time is around 23h 55m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Charleston and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Charleston and Chengdu. Cargo flights depart from Shaw Air Force Base (SSC) and arrive at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 23h 55m. Kalitta Air operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Charleston to Chengdu by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Charleston and Chengdu by cargo ship is 13,912 Nautical Miles (25,766 Kilometres / 16,010 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Charleston (USCHS) and Qinzhou (CNQZH).

Question 7

What is the distance between Charleston to Chengdu by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Charleston and Chengdu by air is around 12,945 Kilometres (8,044 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shaw Air Force Base (SSC) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Charleston to Chengdu by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.63t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Charleston to Chengdu. 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 Charleston to Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

813kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Charleston to Chengdu. 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
Kalitta AirFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SEA2 & AWE5 → QVS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
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