Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chicago and Chengdu is 46 days 20h. Ships depart from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive at Qinzhou (CNQZH) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chicago and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive into Qinzhou (CNQZH) around 46 days 20h later. These services are operated by COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chicago to Chengdu takes around 21hrs. Flights depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chicago and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by China Postal Airlines, Lufthansa, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, Cathay Pacific and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 21hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Chicago and Chengdu. Cargo flights depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 21hrs. China Postal Airlines and Cathay Pacific operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Chicago to Chengdu by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Chengdu by cargo ship is 14,560 Nautical Miles (26,965 Kilometres / 16,755 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Baltimore (USBAL) and Qinzhou (CNQZH).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chicago to Chengdu by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Chengdu by air is around 12,812 Kilometres (7,961 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.61t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chicago 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 Chicago to Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

645kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chicago 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
China Postal AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8+2 others
Air China	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+6 others
Air China	Every few hours	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others
Cathay PacificFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-8+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
Air China	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+4 others
Air China	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777 Freighter+5 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
China Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
Cathay Pacific	Daily	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+3 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AWE3 → QVS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
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Chicago to Chengdu By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Chicago to Chengdu by Air freight

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Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

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