How long does it take to ship a container from Ghana to China by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Ghana and China is 27 days 17h. Ships depart from Tema (GHTEM) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Ghana and China?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Tema (GHTEM) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 27 days 17h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, ONE, ONE, MSC, MSC, ONE, Yang Ming, HMM, COSCO, ONE, CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk, HMM, HMM, CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC, ONE, COSCO, HMM, Maersk, HMM, Maersk, MSC, MSC, HMM, COSCO, HMM, OOCL and COSCO.

How long does it take to send cargo from Ghana to China by air freight?

The quickest flight from Ghana to China takes around 20h 55m. Flights depart from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

How often do planes fly between Ghana and China?

Scheduled flights between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 20h 55m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Ghana and China?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Ghana and China. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Ghana to China by ship?

The distance between Ghana and China by cargo ship is 10,492 Nautical Miles (19,431 Kilometres / 12,074 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tema (GHTEM) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

What is the distance between Ghana to China by air?

The distance between Ghana and China by air is around 12,288 Kilometres (7,635 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Ghana to China by sea?

1.11t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Ghana to China. 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 Ghana to China?

735kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Ghana to China. 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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Air Freight

20h 55m, 2-4 times a week

735kg CO₂e

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27 days 17h, 1-2 times a week

1.11t CO₂e

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Ghana to China by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Ghana to China by plane will take about 20h 55m and departs from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and arrives into Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. EgyptAir is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Kotoka International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

ACC

Departs from

CAN

20h 55m: 2-4 times a week

12,288 km
7,635 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

735kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+4 others
Ethiopian Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
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Most frequent

Kotoka International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport

Departs from

ACC

Departs from

CGO

1 day 2h: 2-4 times a week

12,106 km
7,522 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

834kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
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Ghana to China by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Ghana to China by ship will take about 27 days 17h and departs from Tema (GHTEM) and arrives into Shanghai (CNSHG). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. CMA CGM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing n/a.

Quickest ocean route

Tema to Shanghai

Port of loading

GHTEM

Port of loading

CNSHG

27 days 17h: 1-2 times a week

19,431 km
12,074 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.11t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AFEX2	Direct	N/A	CMA CGM
WAX1 / FAX / WA1 / WAF1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Gold Star, COSCO, ZIM, OOCL
WAX3 / FA2 / SW2 / WAF3 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO, ZIM, Maersk, Gold Star, OOCL
Tiger → BUNGARAYA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Tiger / MD3 → Ipanema / SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE
MD3 → EA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MD3 → SA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
MD3 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
WAX1 / WAF1 → AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MD3 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WAX → AFEX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MD3 / Tiger → MD1 / Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
23N → COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MD3 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MD3 → KCB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
EURAF5 → AFEX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
WAX1 / WAF1 → MEX5 / ME4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MD3 / Tiger → MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
WA1 → CIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WAX1 / WAF1 → AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MD3 → KVX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
MWAX / COSCO - MWAX \| OOCL - MWAX → WAX3 / WAF3 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, COSCO, OOCL
MD3 → FIL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
FEW3 → COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Tiger → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MD3 / Tiger → FE4 / Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MD3 → FL2 / SX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
WAX1 / WAF1 → AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MD3 → KME / AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
WAF1 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
WAX1 → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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Most frequent

Tema to Qingdao

Port of loading

GHTEM

Port of loading

CNQDG

44 days 20h: 2-4 times a week

23,727 km
14,744 mi.

Direct
5 stops

Estimated emissions

959kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AFL	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WAX3 / FA2 / SW2 / WAF3 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO, ZIM, Maersk, Gold Star, OOCL
WAX / FEW3 / CMA - WAX \| ML - FEW3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk, APL
AFEX2 → M2A	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AFEX2 → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MD3 → NPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MD3 / Tiger → FE5 / Lion	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MD3 / Tiger → MD5 / Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MD3 → SA5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
HL - WWA → FEW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WAX1 / WAF1 → AEM2 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WAX1 / WAF1 → MEX / ME5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MD3 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MD3 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Tiger → Bengal	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
WAX1 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
23N → COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAF1 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
MD3 / Tiger → FE3 / Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
WWA / HL - WWA → AWA / FEW6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FAX / WA1 → KYX / EA3 / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Gold Star, ZIM
FEW5 → FEW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WAX1 → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MWAX / COSCO - MWAX \| OOCL - MWAX → WAX3 / WAF3 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, COSCO, OOCL
WAX1 / WAF1 → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FEW3 → COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAX1 / WAF1 → ESA2 / TLA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WAX1 / WAF1 → FCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WAX1 / FAX / WA1 / WAF1 → WAX3 / FA2 / SW2 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Gold Star, COSCO, ZIM, OOCL
MEWA → COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAX1 / WAF1 → AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MD3 → KCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
COSCO - MWAX \| OOCL - MWAX → FEW3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WA1 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WAX1 / FAX / WA1 / WAF1 → ZAX3 / SA1 / SAC / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Gold Star, COSCO, ZIM, OOCL

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Ocean routes from Ghana to China

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Ghana to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Kotoka International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Most frequent

Kotoka International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport

Ghana to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tema to Shanghai

Most frequent

Tema to Qingdao

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