Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between China and Ethiopia is 13 days 3h. Ships depart from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive at Djibouti (DJJIB) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between China and Ethiopia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive into Djibouti (DJJIB) around 13 days 3h later. These services are operated by PIL.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from China to Ethiopia takes around 9h 45m. Flights depart from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between China and Ethiopia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 9h 45m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between China and Ethiopia. Cargo flights depart from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 9h 45m. Ethiopian Airlines operates Airbus A350-900 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between China to Ethiopia by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between China and Ethiopia by cargo ship is 5,256 Nautical Miles (9,734 Kilometres / 6,049 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shekou (CNSHK) and Djibouti (DJJIB).

Question 7

What is the distance between China to Ethiopia by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between China and Ethiopia by air is around 7,127 Kilometres (4,429 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.03t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from China to Ethiopia. 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 Ethiopia?

Accepted Answer

164kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from China to Ethiopia. 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
Ethiopian AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Saudia	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Qatar AirwaysF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+1 others
Kenya Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesF	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Qatar AirwaysF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
Turkish AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330 Freighter+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
PIL	Every 2-4 weeks	KOTA CAHAYA+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
PIL	Every 1-2 weeks	KOTA KARIM+31 others
MSC	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC BEATRICE+101 others
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China to Ethiopia By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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China to Ethiopia by Air freight

Quickest air route

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

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Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

Cargo flights

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

China to Ethiopia by Container ship

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Qingdao to Djibouti

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