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 35 days 12h. Ships depart from Dalian (CNDLC) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) 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 London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 35 days 12h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk and Maersk.

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 22m. 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, China Eastern Airlines, Air China and China Southern Airlines and the typical transit time is around 19h 22m.

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 15,100 Nautical Miles (27,966 Kilometres / 17,377 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

1.38t 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

725kg 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	Airbus A320+3 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320neo+5 others
Air China	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 737-800+1 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+3 others
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320+4 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Hainan Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+3 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+5 others
Xiamen Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+4 others
Shenzhen Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
Japan Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-8
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BS2 / A07 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BS2 / A07 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
PHI5 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
BS2 / A07 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IA88 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IA9 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA8 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PHI5 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
BS2 / A07 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BS2 / A07 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IA9 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
BS2 / A07 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
CS2 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
Albatros → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
M2A / WSA5 / TLP5 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
CIX / CIX3 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
CSE / CSE1 → AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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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

Dalian to Cardiff by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Dalian to London Gateway Port

Closest seaports

Dalian to Southampton

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