Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between China and Cuba is 33 days 1h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Mariel (CUMAR) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between China and Cuba?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Mariel (CUMAR) around 33 days 1h later. These services are operated by ZIM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from China to Cuba takes around 1 day 5h. Flights depart from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrive at José Martí International Airport (HAV).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between China and Cuba?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and José Martí International Airport (HAV) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Air France and the typical transit time is around 1 day 5h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between China and Cuba. Cargo flights depart from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrive at José Martí International Airport (HAV) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 5h. Air France operates Boeing 777-200F Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between China to Cuba by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between China and Cuba by cargo ship is 10,431 Nautical Miles (19,319 Kilometres / 12,004 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shanghai (CNSHG) and Mariel (CUMAR).

Question 7

What is the distance between China to Cuba by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between China and Cuba by air is around 15,933 Kilometres (9,900 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and José Martí International Airport (HAV).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.21t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from China to Cuba. 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 China to Cuba?

Accepted Answer

807kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from China to Cuba. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Air FranceF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Air France	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
ZIM	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM ALABAMA+13 others
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