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

The shortest shipping time by sea between China and Spain is 36 days. Ships depart from Xiamen (CNXMG) and arrive at Algeciras (ESALG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between China and Spain?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Xiamen (CNXMG) and arrive into Algeciras (ESALG) around 36 days later. These services are operated by ONE, Maersk, MSC, MSC, HMM, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, Maersk, ONE, MSC, ONE, MSC, MSC, ONE, ONE, HMM and ONE.

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

The quickest flight from China to Spain takes around 11h 53m. Flights depart from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrive at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).

How often do planes fly between China and Spain?

Scheduled flights between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Air China, Lufthansa, Air Algerie and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 11h 53m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between China and Spain. Cargo flights depart from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrive at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 11h 53m. Lufthansa operates on this route.

What is the distance between China to Spain by ship?

The distance between China and Spain by cargo ship is 12,482 Nautical Miles (23,116 Kilometres / 14,363 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Xiamen (CNXMG) and Algeciras (ESALG).

What is the distance between China to Spain by air?

The distance between China and Spain by air is around 8,822 Kilometres (5,482 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).

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

1.01t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from China to Spain. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from China to Spain?

356kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from China to Spain. 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.

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11h 53m, Every 1-2 days

356kg CO₂e

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36 days, Every 1-2 weeks

1.01t CO₂e

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China to Spain by Air freight

The quickest way to get from China to Spain by plane will take about 11h 53m and departs from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrives into Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Air China is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Beijing Capital International Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Departs from

PEK

Departs from

BCN

11h 53m: Every 1-2 days

8,822 km
5,482 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

356kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Air Algerie	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-200+2 others
LufthansaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+6 others

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Cargo flights

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Departs from

HGH

Departs from

MAD

14h 15m: Every 1-2 days

10,278 km
6,387 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

754kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air ChinaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
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Most frequent

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Departs from

PVG

Departs from

BCN

13h 26m: Daily

9,875 km
6,136 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

404kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300+4 others
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China to Spain by Container ship

The quickest way to get from China to Spain by ship will take about 36 days and departs from Xiamen (CNXMG) and arrives into Algeciras (ESALG). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. ONE is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Xiamen to Algeciras

Port of loading

CNXMG

Port of loading

ESALG

36 days: Every 1-2 weeks

23,116 km
14,363 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.01t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FE3 / Condor	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, MSC, Yang Ming
TCS / A03 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SEAGULL → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Wallaby → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
VTS → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
KCI → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE3 → FIM / IOM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
NW2 / AX2 → FIM / IOM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
CP3 → IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NJX → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
PN1 → FIM / IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
FE6 / Swan → FE3 / Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FE3 / Condor → FE4 / Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, MSC, Yang Ming
MD5 / Jade → FE4 / Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
SEAGULL → Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PN1 → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
KCI → IOM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
GLX / AG2 → FIM / IOM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE
PN1 → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming

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Most frequent

Xiamen to Valencia

Port of loading

CNXMG

Port of loading

ESVLC

37 days 2h: 1-2 times a week

24,014 km
14,922 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MD5 / Jade	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 / OCEAN - MED2 \|\| CMA - MEX \| COSCO - AEM2 \| EMC - MEX1 \| OOCL - WM2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, OOCL
TCS / A03 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IA3 → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ZAT → ZMP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
SEAGULL → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE3 / Condor → MD2 / Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, MSC, Yang Ming
KCS / KCX → MD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
NW2 / Andes / AX2 → MD2 / Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, MSC, HMM
SEAGULL → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME → BEX / AEM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
ZCP → ZMP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
PN1 → MD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
Wallaby → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CPNW / MPNW / PNW2 → MEX / AEM2 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Amberjack → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
YANGTSE / AAC / SEA / VCS → MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
CP3 → MD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CP3 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAX / AWE4 / ECX1 → MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
PN1 → MD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
Wallaby → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
YANGTSE / AAC / SEA / VCS → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
SAX / AWE4 / ECX1 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen

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China to Spain by Air freight

Quickest air route

Beijing Capital International Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Cargo flights

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Most frequent

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

China to Spain by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Xiamen to Algeciras

Most frequent

Xiamen to Valencia

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