China to Canada By Air freight, Container ship or Road
Explore the best way to ship your cargo from China to Canada by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, market rates, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.
China to Canada by Air freight
The quickest way to get from China to Canada by plane will take about 10h 19m and departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrives into Vancouver International Airport (YVR). 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
Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
The quickest way to get from China to Canada by ship will take about 11 days and departs from Qingdao (CNQDG) and arrives into Prince Rupert (CAPRR). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. COSCO is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.
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More about shipping cargo and freight from China to Canada by Air, Ocean and Road
The shortest shipping time by sea between China and Canada is 11 days. Ships depart from Qingdao (CNQDG) and arrive at Prince Rupert (CAPRR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.
There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Qingdao (CNQDG) and arrive into Prince Rupert (CAPRR) around 11 days later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, OOCL, Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk.
The quickest flight from China to Canada takes around 10h 19m. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, United Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 10h 19m.
Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between China and Canada. Cargo flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 14h 6m. FedEx operates on this route.
The distance between China and Canada by cargo ship is 4,665 Nautical Miles (8,640 Kilometres / 5,369 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Qingdao (CNQDG) and Prince Rupert (CAPRR).
The distance between China and Canada by air is around 9,026 Kilometres (5,609 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
560kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from China to Canada. 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 China to Canada. 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.
