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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Frankfurt and Hong Kong is 35 days 2h. Ships depart from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive at Shekou (CNSHK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Frankfurt and Hong Kong?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 35 days 2h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO and Evergreen.

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

The quickest flight from Frankfurt to Hong Kong takes around 10h 45m. Flights depart from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and arrive at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

How often do planes fly between Frankfurt and Hong Kong?

Scheduled flights between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Air China, Lufthansa, Air China, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Saudia, China Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air and Air China and the typical transit time is around 10h 45m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Frankfurt and Hong Kong. Cargo flights depart from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and arrive at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 10h 45m. China Southern Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Saudia and China Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Frankfurt to Hong Kong by ship?

The distance between Frankfurt and Hong Kong by cargo ship is 13,305 Nautical Miles (24,640 Kilometres / 15,311 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Hong Kong (HKHKG).

What is the distance between Frankfurt to Hong Kong by air?

The distance between Frankfurt and Hong Kong by air is around 9,167 Kilometres (5,696 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

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

1.21t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Frankfurt to Hong Kong. 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 Hong Kong?

393kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Frankfurt to Hong Kong. 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 Hong Kong By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Air Freight

10h 45m, Every 1-2 days

442kg CO₂e

Container Ship

35 days 2h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.2t CO₂e

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Frankfurt to Hong Kong by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Frankfurt to Hong Kong by plane will take about 10h 45m and departs from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and arrives into Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. China Southern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest air route

Frankfurt Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Departs from

FRA

Departs from

SZX

10h 45m: Every 1-2 days

9,129 km
5,673 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

442kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300+8 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Etihad AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
SaudiaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
China AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A380-800+3 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others

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Closest airports

Frankfurt Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Departs from

FRA

Departs from

HKG

11h 46m: 2-4 times a day

9,167 km
5,696 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

393kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Cathay PacificFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+2 others
Air China	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300+3 others
China Cargo AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
Thai Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+5 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
China AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-300+10 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A380-800+5 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+5 others
T'way Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200

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Air routes from Frankfurt to Hong Kong

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Frankfurt to Hong Kong by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Frankfurt to Hong Kong by ship will take about 35 days 2h and departs from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrives into Shekou (CNSHK). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. CMA CGM 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

35 days 2h: Every 1-2 weeks

24,669 km
15,329 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.2t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL8 → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
LL7 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AEU9 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CES → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEU9 / LL7 → KTX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 → CNC - BBX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL8 → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → CIMEX6 / MEX5 / APG / ME4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CES → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEU9 / LL7 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CES / LL7 → CIX4 / CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
AEU9 / LL7 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL

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Closest seaports

Rotterdam to Hong Kong

Port of loading

NLRTM

Port of loading

HKHKG

35 days 9h: Every 2-4 weeks

24,640 km
15,311 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.21t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CES → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
CES / LL7 → CPX / OOCL - CPX \| YML - CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → KTX1 / COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CES → NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CEM → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AE5 → SH2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CEM / LL6 → CPX / OOCL - CPX \| YML - CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
AE5 → IA9	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
AEU9 / CES → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
CES → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → KTX1 / COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AE5 → IA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AEU9 / CES / LL7 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
AE5 → SH1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FAL8 → CNC - CS1 \| WHL - CS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Most frequent

Rotterdam to Yantian

Port of loading

NLRTM

Port of loading

CNYTN

44 days 23h: 2-4 times a week

28,659 km
17,808 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.05t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE4 / AE5	Direct	1-2 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FE3 / Condor	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, MSC, Yang Ming
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AE5 → SH3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NE4 / AE5 → TSX / A16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
IEX / ME2 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Ocean routes from Frankfurt to Hong Kong

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More about shipping cargo and freight from Frankfurt to Hong Kong by Air, Ocean and Road

Scheduled flights between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Air China, Lufthansa, Air China, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Saudia, China Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air and Air China and the typical transit time is around 10h 45m.
Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Frankfurt and Hong Kong. Cargo flights depart from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and arrive at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 10h 45m. China Southern Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Saudia and China Airlines operates on this route.

Frankfurt to Hong Kong By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Frankfurt to Hong Kong by Air freight

Quickest air route

Frankfurt Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Closest airports

Frankfurt Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Frankfurt to Hong Kong by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Rotterdam to Shekou

Closest seaports

Rotterdam to Hong Kong

Most frequent

Rotterdam to Yantian

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