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 8h. Ships depart from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive at Shekou (CNSHK) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a day.

How regularly do container ships travel between Frankfurt and Chengdu?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a day from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 36 days 8h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, Evergreen, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, Evergreen and Hapag-Lloyd.

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, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air China, Thai Airways, China Eastern 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 10hrs. 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 13,618 Nautical Miles (25,221 Kilometres / 15,671 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?

1.25t 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 8h, 2-4 times a day

1.23t 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
Air China	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300+3 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+1 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Air China	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777 Freighter+6 others

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Closest airports

Frankfurt Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Departs from

FRA

Departs from

CTU

10hrs: 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+9 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter+5 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+6 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+11 others
Air China	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777 Freighter+6 others

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Air routes from Frankfurt to Chengdu

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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 8h and departs from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrives into Shekou (CNSHK). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a day on this route. CMA CGM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Rotterdam to Shekou

Port of loading

NLRTM

Port of loading

CNSHK

36 days 8h: 2-4 times a day

25,196 km
15,656 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.23t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL8 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CES → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL6 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CEM → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEU5 / CEM → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
AEU5 / LL6 → KTX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEU5 / CEM → WSA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
CEM → CTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → CMX6JDX / AAS4 & MEX5 / TPA / ME4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CES →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CES → JFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL8 → NWAFEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CES → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEU9 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FAL8 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CES / LL7 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → ANZEX / CNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL8 / CES → AS9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → CIMEX1 / MEX4 / AMA / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 → SHAKA2 / ZAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
AEU9 → CTI1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → AS1 / CPX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NE3 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AE2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE2 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NE1 / AE2 → AS2 / ASAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AE2 → FEW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE1 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2 → IEX / FCS / FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
FAL2 → SEAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2 → BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
AEU3 → RBC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AE3 → ASAS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE2 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE2 → SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FAL3 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL3 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NE2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Closest seaports

Rotterdam to Nansha

Port of loading

NLRTM

Port of loading

CNNSA

36 days 16h: 2-4 times a day

25,221 km
15,671 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.25t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
LL7 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
LL7 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → CMS2 / CME / CSS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
LL6 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
LL6 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6 → CMS2 / CME / CSS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AEU5 / CEM → JPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
AEU9 / LL7 → RES1 / RS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CES → AEF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → ASAFGR / WAX4 / WAF4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AEU9 → IC9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AEU9 / LL7 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEU9 / LL7 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEU9 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CES → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEU9 / LL7 → CSE / CSE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
LL7 → RS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CES →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
NE1 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2 → AWA / FEW6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AE2 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NE1 → EAS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 → CKX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AE2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE1 / AE2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AE2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FUJI →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Condor → Shapla	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
LL5 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
LL5 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → CMS2 / CME / CSS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Silk → Shapla	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Most frequent

Rotterdam to Hong Kong

Port of loading

NLRTM

Port of loading

HKHKG

36 days 18h: 2-4 times a day

25,187 km
15,651 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.25t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL8 / CES → AS9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
AEU9 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CES / LL7 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
FAL6 / CEM → AS9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
AEU5 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6 → KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AEU9 / CES / LL7 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
CEM → JTC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CEM → JTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CEM → CPM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEU5 / LL6 → KTX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CEM → AUG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CEM → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → DAH / OPNW / PNW1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AEU5 / CEM → JPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
AEU3 / NE3 → CV1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2 → ACSA2 / WSA3 / TLP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
FUJI / PS1 → SEAS2 / ESA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Evergreen
PS1 / FP1 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, Yang Ming
FUJI / PS1 / FP1 → SEAS1 / ESA / SA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Evergreen, Yang Ming
FUJI → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FUJI / FP1 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, HMM
FP1 → KME / AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FP1 → SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FP1 → FL2 / SX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
FP1 → NE2 / SX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
FP1 → FIL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
FE3 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS1 / FP1 → ASA / SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Evergreen
FAL3 → AS9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Evergreen
AEU6 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CEM → KTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FE4 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming

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Ocean routes from Frankfurt to Chengdu

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There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a day from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 36 days 8h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, Evergreen, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, Evergreen and Hapag-Lloyd.

Frankfurt to Chengdu By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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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

Most frequent

Rotterdam to Hong Kong

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