Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Colombia and China is 26 days 5h. Ships depart from Buenaventura (COBUN) and arrive at Shekou (CNSHK) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Colombia and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Buenaventura (COBUN) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 26 days 5h later. These services are operated by Wan Hai.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Colombia to China takes around 1 day 3h. Flights depart from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Colombia and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air France and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 1 day 3h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Colombia and China. Cargo flights depart from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 3h. Air France and Lufthansa operates Boeing 777-200F Freighter and Boeing 777-200F Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Colombia to China by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombia and China by cargo ship is 10,462 Nautical Miles (19,375 Kilometres / 12,039 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Buenaventura (COBUN) and Shekou (CNSHK).

Question 7

What is the distance between Colombia to China by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombia and China by air is around 16,833 Kilometres (10,460 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.24t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Colombia to China. 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 Colombia to China?

Accepted Answer

544kg - 1.26t CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Colombia to China. 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
Air FranceF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
LufthansaF	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
American Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A319+1 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Ethiopian AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
LufthansaF	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Wan Hai	Every 2-4 weeks	WAN HAI 360+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 1-2 weeks	BASLE EXPRESS+9 others
Yang Ming	Every 2-4 weeks	AL RIFFA+5 others
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