Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Dalian to Cardiff by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dalian and Cardiff is 50 days 16h. Ships depart from Dalian (CNDLC) and arrive at Southampton (GBSOU) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Dalian and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Dalian (CNDLC) and arrive into Southampton (GBSOU) around 50 days 16h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO and ONE.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Dalian to Cardiff by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Dalian to Cardiff takes around 19h 28m. Flights depart from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) and arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Dalian and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Air China and China Eastern Airlines and the typical transit time is around 19h 28m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Dalian and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Dalian and Cardiff. 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 Dalian to Cardiff by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dalian and Cardiff by cargo ship is 15,053 Nautical Miles (27,879 Kilometres / 17,323 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Dalian (CNDLC) and Southampton (GBSOU).

Question 7

What is the distance between Dalian to Cardiff by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dalian and Cardiff by air is around 10,123 Kilometres (6,290 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Dalian to Cardiff by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.44t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dalian to Cardiff. 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 Dalian to Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

721kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dalian to Cardiff. 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
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+3 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320neo+6 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+4 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+4 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Airbus A320+4 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
Shenzhen Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Airbus A320+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
M2A / WSA5 / TLP5 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
CIX / CIX3 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
BH2 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Albatros	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BS2 / A07 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BS2 / A07 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IRA → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CUL - MGA \| SLS - FAM \| VSS - FAM → NE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
BS2 / A07 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BS2 / A07 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Dalian to Cardiff By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Dalian to Cardiff by Air freight

Quickest air route

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Closest airports

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Most frequent

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to London Stansted Airport

Dalian to Cardiff by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Dalian to Southampton

Most frequent

Dalian to London Gateway Port

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