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

The shortest shipping time by sea between China and Vietnam is 3 days 4h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at Qui Nhon (VNUIH) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between China and Vietnam?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into Qui Nhon (VNUIH) around 3 days 4h later. These services are operated by Unifeeder, Evergreen, COSCO, Maersk, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, Evergreen, CMA CGM, ONE, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO, ONE, CMA CGM, ONE, ONE, ONE and Evergreen.

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

The quickest flight from China to Vietnam takes around 2h 32m. Flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrive at Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base (CXR).

How often do planes fly between China and Vietnam?

Scheduled flights between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base (CXR) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines and the typical transit time is around 2h 32m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between China and Vietnam. Cargo flights depart from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 3hrs. Xiamen Air operates on this route.

How long does it take to ship cargo from China to Vietnam by road?

It will typically take around 1 day 14h to send cargo via road from China and Vietnam. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

What is the distance between China to Vietnam by ship?

The distance between China and Vietnam by cargo ship is 747 Nautical Miles (1,384 Kilometres / 860 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yantian (CNYTN) and Qui Nhon (VNUIH).

What is the distance by road between China to Vietnam?

The distance between China and Vietnam by road is 3,290 Kilometres (2,044 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 14h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

What is the distance between China to Vietnam by air?

The distance between China and Vietnam by air is around 1,340 Kilometres (833 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base (CXR).

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

134kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from China to Vietnam. 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 Vietnam?

91kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from China to Vietnam. 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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China to Vietnam by Air freight

The quickest way to get from China to Vietnam by plane will take about 2h 32m and departs from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrives into Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base (CXR). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. China Southern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base

Departs from

CAN

Departs from

CXR

2h 32m: 1-2 times a day

1,340 km
833 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

91kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800
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Cargo flights

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

Departs from

XMN

Departs from

SGN

3hrs: 1-2 times a day

1,951 km
1,212 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

121kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Xiamen AirFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800+1 others
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Most frequent

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

Departs from

PVG

Departs from

SGN

4h 13m: Every few hours

2,750 km
1,708 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

260kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
VietJet Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321
Spring Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321
Juneyao Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320
Vietnam Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787+1 others
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others

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Air routes from China to Vietnam

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China to Vietnam by Container ship

The quickest way to get from China to Vietnam by ship will take about 3 days 4h and departs from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrives into Qui Nhon (VNUIH). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. Unifeeder is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to Qui Nhon

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

VNUIH

3 days 4h: 1-2 times a week

1,384 km
860 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

134kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Lang Co Express / MSC - Lang Co Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Unifeeder, MSC
NCI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEU6 / FAL3 → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
AE5 → SH3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AEU9 / CES → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
AEU5 / CEM → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
AEU2 / FAL1 → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
AEM1 / MD2 → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
AEU1 / NE1 → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
AE1 → SH3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE11 → SH3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SH1 → SH3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FAL3 / AEU6 → CVS / VMS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
AUG → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL5 / AEU1 → CVS / VMS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
FE5 → NVS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FEW3 → SH3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FAL6 / AEU5 → CVS / VMS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
FAL8 / AEU9 → CVS / VMS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
FP2 → NVS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MEX2 / AEM1 → CVS / VMS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
FE3 → NVS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FAL1 / AEU2 → CVS / VMS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
MD5 → NVS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MD4 → NVS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE6 → NVS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NE1 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Most frequent

Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City

Port of loading

CNSHG

Port of loading

VNSGN

5 days 22h: Every 1-2 days

3,368 km
2,093 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

326kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JCV	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
CVT	Direct	2-4 times a week	SJJS
VTX3 / KMTC - VTX3 \| SITC - VTX3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	VASIS, SITC, King Ocean
AFL → Bayan Ko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dragon → Bayan Ko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → Bayan Ko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PHOENIX → Bayan Ko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Tiger → Bayan Ko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Bayan Ko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NBS → KST	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	POCEAN
Panther → Bayan Ko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AK61 → KST1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Dongjin
BS4 → KST	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	POCEAN
MD4 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CKI → KST	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CPX1 → CKV2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	SITC
HHX2 → NCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line
RCS → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CJ1 / CKL - CJ1 \| DWOO - BNS \| EAS - NSBUK \| NMSUNG - CJ2 \| PNCN - CJ1 → KST	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PanCon, Sinokor, CK Line
PCI → KST	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
FEM → KST	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A, King Ocean
KCM → CKV2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
PS5 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CHS → CVT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SINOL
VTX3 → CKV2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
CA2 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, Yang Ming
CJV / CVS2 / JCV / SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, CMA CGM, SITC, SINOL, SJJS
KMS / KMSK → KST	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, Heung-A
CV1 → THX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CJV5 → CKV2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
EA2 → TID1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FME → TVP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CV1 → CHL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PCI2 → KST1 / KST	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A, Dongjin
IFX → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
KCM → KVT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
JKN → THX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
AEF2 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KMS → NTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Heung-A
MEX1 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
EA2 / DFX → TE2 / TTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, X-Press Feeders
Lion → Bayan Ko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PNS → KST	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
SEAS3 → CNC - NCX \| TSL - NCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CEM → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CV1 → TVP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AMA → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KCM → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
NV2 → NCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
CJ1 / CJ2 / CKL - CJ1 \| DWOO - BNS \| EAS - NSBUK \| NMSUNG - CJ2 \| PNCN - CJ1 → NTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PanCon, Sinokor, CK Line, Namsung
ESA → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CV1 → CVX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
BEX2 → TVP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CPS → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KCM → KTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
NUE → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CTK → CHX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
MD2 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEF → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
MD3 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
BS9 → KST	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	POCEAN
ESA3 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
BEX → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIX3 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NE3 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIX6 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CA2 → SVT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
NE1 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Koala → Bayan Ko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KCM → NCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, CNC Line
CIT → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
HA - KMS \| KMTC - KMSK → APL - MD2 \| BTL - MDM \| COSCO - RMV \| EMC - CIX7 \| INTERA - TTX \| NMSUNG - TTX \| ONE - TE2 \| RCL - RMV \| WHL - TTX \| XPF - TTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	KCN
WSA → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JKN → CVX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
MLINE - MCREX → SCT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
PRX → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
MD1 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
VTX7 → CVM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	SITC
CTE → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SITC - CJV2 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines
JKN → CHL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
DFX → SHX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders
JCV → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
CTK → THX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FAX → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIX4 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PCI → NTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
CIX5 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CI5 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
CAT → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JCH → THX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
MCT → THX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ML - IA28 \| WHL - CT5 \| YML - CTK → NCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line
NEAX → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
TPN → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
GME → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ML - Northern Star → Bayan Ko	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
FEM → NTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
COSCO - RBC2 \| OOCL - CCT2 \| RCL - RBC2 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines
CTX → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CKV → CVM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
AK61 → NTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Dongjin
KCM → CT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
NSB → THX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PCI2 → NTX1 / NTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A, Dongjin
BSN → NTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
KCS2 → TID1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CI1 → CIT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
IBX → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
NFS / KCS2 → TTX / TE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Namsung, Interasia
CIX1 → IVS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
CI1 / RSI11 → RMV	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, RCL
KCS → VNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
CI1 / CIX1 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CI1 → IHX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
TSJ2 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SJJS
CHH1 → JCV	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	SJJS
SKT2 → CVS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	SITC

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Ocean routes from China to Vietnam

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China to Vietnam by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from China to Vietnam. The total distance is around 3,290 km and will usually takes around 1 day 14h by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

China to Vietnam

1 day 14h: N/A

3,290 km
2,044 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

3.15t CO₂e (per TEU)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Air Freight

2h 32m, 1-2 times a day

91kg CO₂e

Container Ship

3 days 4h, 1-2 times a week

134kg CO₂e

Road Freight

1 day 14h

3.15t CO₂e

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China to Vietnam By Air freight, Container ship or Road

China to Vietnam by Air freight

Quickest air route

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base

Cargo flights

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

Most frequent

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

China to Vietnam by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to Qui Nhon

Most frequent

Shanghai to Ho Chi Minh City

China to Vietnam by Road

Quickest road route

China to Vietnam

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