China to Vietnam By Air freight, Container ship or Road
Explore the best way to ship your cargo from China to Vietnam by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, market rates, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.
China to Vietnam by Air freight
The quickest way to get from China to Vietnam by plane will take about 2h 34m and departs from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrives into Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base (CXR). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. China Southern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.
Quickest air route
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base
The quickest way to get from China to Vietnam by ship will take about 1 day 20h and departs from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrives into Ho Chi Minh City (VNSGN). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Sinotrans is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.
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.
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More about shipping cargo and freight from China to Vietnam by Air, Ocean and Road
The shortest shipping time by sea between China and Vietnam is 1 day 20h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Ho Chi Minh City (VNSGN) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a day.
There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a day from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Ho Chi Minh City (VNSGN) around 1 day 20h later. These services are operated by Sinotrans, Sinokor, Sinokor, Bahri, SM Line, POCEAN, Wan Hai, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Evergreen, HMM, Maersk, OOCL, FESCO, SITC, ASEAN, CCL, SITC, CNC Line, SJJS, MSC, China United, MSC, MSC, Yang Ming, King Ocean, King Ocean, CNC Line, Evergreen, TS Lines, Sinokor, COSCO, PanCon, RCL, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Evergreen, King Ocean, Interasia, SJJS, SJJS, COSCO, Evergreen, Sinokor, Evergreen, COSCO and Sinokor.
The quickest flight from China to Vietnam takes around 2h 34m. Flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrive at Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base (CXR).
Scheduled flights between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base (CXR) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 2h 34m.
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 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 3hrs. Xiamen Air operates on this route.
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.
The distance between China and Vietnam by cargo ship is 1,697 Nautical Miles (3,142 Kilometres / 1,952 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shanghai (CNSHG) and Ho Chi Minh City (VNSGN).
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).
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).
304kg 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.
92kg 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.
