How long does it take to ship a container from Guangzhou to Christchurch by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Guangzhou and Christchurch is 19 days 16h. Ships depart from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive at Lyttelton (NZLYT) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Guangzhou and Christchurch?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive into Lyttelton (NZLYT) around 19 days 16h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ANL, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ANL, Maersk, ONE, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, OOCL, ONE, ONE, COSCO and CNC Line.

How long does it take to send cargo from Guangzhou to Christchurch by air freight?

The quickest flight from Guangzhou to Christchurch takes around 11h 30m. Flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrive at Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

How often do planes fly between Guangzhou and Christchurch?

Scheduled flights between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines and Singapore Airlines and the typical transit time is around 11h 30m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Guangzhou and Christchurch?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Guangzhou and Christchurch. 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 Guangzhou to Christchurch by ship?

The distance between Guangzhou and Christchurch by cargo ship is 6,189 Nautical Miles (11,463 Kilometres / 7,123 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nansha (CNNSA) and Lyttelton (NZLYT).

What is the distance between Guangzhou to Christchurch by air?

The distance between Guangzhou and Christchurch by air is around 9,589 Kilometres (5,958 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Guangzhou to Christchurch by sea?

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

415kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Guangzhou to Christchurch. 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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11h 30m, Every 1-2 days

415kg CO₂e

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19 days 16h, 1-2 times a week

1.04t CO₂e

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Guangzhou to Christchurch by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Guangzhou to Christchurch by plane will take about 11h 30m and departs from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrives into Christchurch International Airport (CHC). 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 days.

Quickest air route

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

Departs from

CAN

Departs from

CHC

11h 30m: Every 1-2 days

9,589 km
5,958 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

415kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
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Guangzhou to Christchurch by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Guangzhou to Christchurch by ship will take about 19 days 16h and departs from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrives into Lyttelton (NZLYT). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. COSCO is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Shekou to Lyttelton

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

NZLYT

19 days 16h: 1-2 times a week

11,060 km
6,873 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.04t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ANZEX / CNS / NCS / ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Direct	1-2 times a week	COSCO, OOCL, PIL, ANL, CNC Line, CMA CGM, NPDL
CAX1 / JCS / TLC1 → JKN / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
CTJ / KTX2 → JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
KTX1 / COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1 → KIXANL / NZS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, PIL, COSCO
CIMEX1 / MEX4 / ME1 → KIXANL / NZS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
MEX / AEM2 / WM2 → KIXANL / NZS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SEAS3 / CMA - SEAS3 \| ML - ASAS2 → KIX / KIXANL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL, CMA CGM
KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2 → KIXANL / NZS / ANL - KIX \| CMA - KIXANL \| COSCO - NZS \| OOCL - NZS \| PIL - NZS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, CNC Line, COSCO
CIMEX6 / MEX5 / ME4 → KIXANL / NZS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
A3S / A3SANL → TTZ / ANL - TTZ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL, CMA CGM
CIP / BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → Southern Star / NZ1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk, ONE
MD1 → NZ1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ASAS2 → Southern Star	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAFARI → Southern Star	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA5 → Southern Star	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CHL2 → JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
KCS2 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KCS → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JTV / COSCO - JTV → JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
BBX3 / CNC - BBX3 → KIXANL / ANL - KIX \| CMA - KIXANL \| COSCO - NZS \| OOCL - NZS \| PIL - NZS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line, CMA CGM

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Closest seaports

Nansha to Lyttelton

Port of loading

CNNSA

Port of loading

NZLYT

25 days 8h: Every 1-2 weeks

11,463 km
7,123 mi.

1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.11t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX → JKN / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd
MEX / AEM2 / WM2 → ANZEX / CNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
ZAX2 / SAF2 / ASA → CNS / NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, PIL, OOCL
WC1 / TP6 → JSTAR / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SEA / CP2 / PVCS → JKN / NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, ONE
JCV → JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EAX1 → NZS	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
CMS2 / CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME → KIXANL / NZS / ANL - KIX \| CMA - KIXANL \| COSCO - NZS \| OOCL - NZS \| PIL - NZS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, CNC Line
CI2 → NZS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
CS1 / CNC - CS1 \| WHL - CS1 → KIX / KIXANL / ANL - KIX \| CMA - KIXANL \| COSCO - NZS \| OOCL - NZS \| PIL - NZS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL, CNC Line, CMA CGM
ASEA2 / EAX3 → KIXANL / NZS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
CMS2 / CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME → KIXANL / NZS / ANL - KIX \| CMA - KIXANL \| COSCO - NZS \| OOCL - NZS \| PIL - NZS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, CNC Line
FEW3 → Southern Star	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → Southern Star	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2 → ANZEX / CNS / ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, CNC Line, COSCO
KCM2 → JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FEW3 → Southern Star	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FEW6 → Southern Star	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SH2 → Southern Star	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CSP / SPS / MSP → CNS / NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, COSCO, NPDL
CMS2 / CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME → ANZEX / CNS / ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, CMA CGM, CNC Line
IC9 → CNS	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO
CME → JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JCV → CNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MASHARIKI → Southern Star	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Dragon → Wallaby	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → Wallaby	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Panda → Wallaby	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ALPACA → Wallaby	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Most frequent

Yantian to Lyttelton

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

NZLYT

21 days 17h: 1-2 times a week

11,383 km
7,073 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.1t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JKN / JSTAR / NZJ / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Maersk, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
Wallaby	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PEARL / AAS2 / PCS1 → ANZEX / CNS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX → JKN / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd
SEA / PVCS → CNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AUE → NZ1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Dragon / AUN → Southern Star / NZ1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, ONE
FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1 → KIXANL / NZS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
MEX2 / AEM1 / WM1 → KIXANL / NZS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
FE5 → NZ1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FP2 → NZ1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Panda → Wallaby	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AE5 → Southern Star	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE1 → Southern Star	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Santana → Wallaby	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lone Star Express → Wallaby	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Quickest air route

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

Guangzhou to Christchurch by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Shekou to Lyttelton

Closest seaports

Nansha to Lyttelton

Most frequent

Yantian to Lyttelton

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