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 24 days 18h. Ships depart from Buenaventura (COBUN) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Colombia and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Buenaventura (COBUN) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 24 days 18h later. These services are operated by Asyad, OOCL, Maersk, Maersk, PIL, MSC, MSC, Maersk, ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, ONE, Yang Ming, ONE and MSC.

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 2h. Flights depart from Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Colombia and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by KLM and the typical transit time is around 1 day 2h.

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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 1 day 3h. Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates operates  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 9,164 Nautical Miles (16,971 Kilometres / 10,545 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Buenaventura (COBUN) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Colombia to China by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombia and China by air is around 16,276 Kilometres (10,114 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) 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

1.18t CO₂e (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

707kg CO₂e (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	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+2 others
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AC1 / ML - AC1	Direct	N/A	Asyad, Maersk
M2A / WSA5 / TLP5 / CMA - M2A \| COSCO - WSA5 \| OOCL - TLP5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, ZIM, COSCO, CMA CGM
AC1 / ML - AC1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Evergreen, SLS
EAX1 / MASHARIKI	Direct	N/A	Maersk, COSCO, OOCL
WSA6 / WS6 / AS2 / SA8	Direct	2-4 times a week	PIL, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, Evergreen
AME1/TPM / NW3 / AZTEC / AX3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM
AZTEC → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ecumed → AC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NW3 / AX3 → NW4 / AX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
GCO → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AME1/TPM → JP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Ecumed → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Ecumed → AC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NW3 / AX3 → NW4 / AX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
NW2 / AX2 → NW4 / AX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
SA8 → SA2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Yang Ming
NW3 / AX3 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
AME1/TPM / NW3 / AZTEC / AX3 → AN2 / NW2 / Andes / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, HMM

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Colombia to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Colombia to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Rafael Nuñez International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

Cargo flights

El Dorado International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Colombia to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Buenaventura to Shanghai

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