How long does it take to ship a container from Frankfurt to Chengdu by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Frankfurt and Chengdu is 36 days 12h. Ships depart from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive at Shekou (CNSHK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

How regularly do container ships travel between Frankfurt and Chengdu?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 36 days 12h later. These services are operated by Evergreen, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk and Maersk.

How long does it take to send cargo from Frankfurt to Chengdu by air freight?

The quickest flight from Frankfurt to Chengdu takes around 10hrs. Flights depart from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and arrive at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

How often do planes fly between Frankfurt and Chengdu?

Scheduled flights between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air China, China Southern Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Thai Airways, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Air China and the typical transit time is around 10hrs.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Frankfurt and Chengdu?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Frankfurt and Chengdu. Cargo flights depart from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 10h 7m. Lufthansa operates on this route.

What is the distance between Frankfurt to Chengdu by ship?

The distance between Frankfurt and Chengdu by cargo ship is 13,617 Nautical Miles (25,219 Kilometres / 15,670 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Nansha (CNNSA).

What is the distance between Frankfurt to Chengdu by air?

The distance between Frankfurt and Chengdu by air is around 7,822 Kilometres (4,860 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Frankfurt to Chengdu by sea?

1.49t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Frankfurt to Chengdu. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Frankfurt to Chengdu?

370kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Frankfurt to Chengdu. 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.

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Frankfurt to Chengdu By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Air Freight

10hrs, 2-4 times a week

571kg CO₂e

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36 days 12h, Every 1-2 days

1.36t CO₂e

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Frankfurt to Chengdu by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Frankfurt to Chengdu by plane will take about 10hrs and departs from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and arrives into Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Air China is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Frankfurt Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Departs from

FRA

Departs from

TFU

10hrs: 2-4 times a week

7,874 km
4,893 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

571kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
Air China	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300+3 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter+4 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Airbus A350-900+6 others
Air China	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777 Freighter+7 others

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Closest airports

Frankfurt Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Departs from

FRA

Departs from

CTU

10h 7m: Every 1-2 days

7,822 km
4,860 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

370kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Air China	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300+11 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter+4 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+7 others
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Airbus A350-900+10 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777 Freighter+7 others

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Frankfurt to Chengdu by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Frankfurt to Chengdu by ship will take about 36 days 12h and departs from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrives into Shekou (CNSHK). There are vessels departing every 1-2 days on this route. Evergreen is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Rotterdam to Shekou

Port of loading

NLRTM

Port of loading

CNSHK

36 days 12h: Every 1-2 days

25,196 km
15,656 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.36t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CES → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FAL1 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CEM → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NE3 → JCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 → JCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → KTX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AE3 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE2 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Closest seaports

Rotterdam to Nansha

Port of loading

NLRTM

Port of loading

CNNSA

37 days 16h: 1-2 times a day

25,219 km
15,670 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.49t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
LL7 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
LL7 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
AEU9 / LL7 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 → CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
LL4 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
LL4 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
AEU2 / LL4 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL1 / AEU2 → CME	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
LL6 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
LL6 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
AEU5 / LL6 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL6 / AEU5 → CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
NE3 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AE3 → SH2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE2 → SH2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
LL3 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
LL3 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
NE2 → AL1 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AE1 → TA3 → SH2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AEU7 / LL3 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
FAL7 / AEU7 → CME	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM

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Cargo flights

Rotterdam to Hong Kong

Port of loading

NLRTM

Port of loading

HKHKG

37 days 12h: 1-2 times a day

25,188 km
15,651 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.48t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL8 / CES → AS9 / CIX5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
AEU9 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FAL1 → AS9 / CIX5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, Evergreen
AEU2 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
FAL6 / CEM → AS9 / CIX5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AEU5 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FAL6 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FP1 → SA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FP1 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FP1 → SA5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FP1 → KME / AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FP1 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FP1 → FIL / SX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
FP1 → SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FP1 → MD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FP1 → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FP1 → FL2 / SX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM

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Ocean routes from Frankfurt to Chengdu

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Frankfurt to Chengdu by Air freight

Quickest air route

Frankfurt Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Closest airports

Frankfurt Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Frankfurt to Chengdu by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Rotterdam to Shekou

Closest seaports

Rotterdam to Nansha

Cargo flights

Rotterdam to Hong Kong

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