Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Chongqing to Colombo by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chongqing and Colombo is 15 days 21h. Ships depart from Qinzhou (CNQZH) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chongqing and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Qinzhou (CNQZH) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 15 days 21h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE, MSC, ASEAN, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Evergreen, China United, Maersk, MSC, MSC, COSCO, Wan Hai and Wan Hai.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Chongqing to Colombo by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chongqing to Colombo takes around 5h 42m. Flights depart from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chongqing and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Chongqing Airlines and the typical transit time is around 5h 42m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Chongqing and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Chongqing and Colombo. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Chongqing to Colombo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chongqing and Colombo by cargo ship is 2,980 Nautical Miles (5,519 Kilometres / 3,429 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Qinzhou (CNQZH) and Colombo (LKCMB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chongqing to Colombo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chongqing and Colombo by air is around 3,759 Kilometres (2,336 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Chongqing to Colombo by sea?

Accepted Answer

562kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chongqing to Colombo. 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 Chongqing to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

167kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chongqing to Colombo. 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	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Chongqing Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320neo
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SEASIA10 → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEASIA10 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NPX / ASEAN - NPX \| ZIM - NPX → CIX / CI3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, ZIM
SEASIA10 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IA3 → EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
VSX → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SEASIA10 → C3MAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NV2 → EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
VSX → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
COSCO - QVS → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BVX2 / BDX → CSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ASEAN, China United
SEASIA10 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEASIA10 → TVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
TVP → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KHX → CSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
IA28 / CT5 → CIX / EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Wan Hai
COSCO - QVS → CHEETAH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
COSCO - QVS → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CF3 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CT5 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
CT5 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai

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Chongqing to Colombo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Chongqing to Colombo by Air freight

Quickest air route

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

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Qinzhou to Colombo

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