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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Guangzhou and London is 34 days 8h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Guangzhou and London?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 34 days 8h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and MSC.

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

The quickest flight from Guangzhou to London takes around 12h 12m. Flights depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN).

How often do planes fly between Guangzhou and London?

Scheduled flights between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and London Stansted Airport (STN) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by China Cargo Airlines and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 12h 12m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Guangzhou and London. Cargo flights depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 12h 12m. China Cargo Airlines and Qatar Airways operates on this route.

What is the distance between Guangzhou to London by ship?

The distance between Guangzhou and London by cargo ship is 9,807 Nautical Miles (18,163 Kilometres / 11,286 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nansha (CNNSA) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

What is the distance between Guangzhou to London by air?

The distance between Guangzhou and London by air is around 9,507 Kilometres (5,907 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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

912kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Guangzhou to London. 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 London?

410kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Guangzhou to London. 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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Guangzhou to London by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Guangzhou to London by plane will take about 12h 12m and departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrives into London Stansted Airport (STN). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. China Cargo Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London Stansted Airport

Departs from

SZX

Departs from

STN

12h 12m: 2-4 times a week

9,540 km
5,928 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

460kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Cargo AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Closest airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Departs from

CAN

Departs from

LHR

12h 46m: Every 1-2 days

9,507 km
5,907 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

410kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Air China	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+8 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350+8 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+5 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+6 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Malaysia Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-200+4 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others

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Cargo flights

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Stansted Airport

Departs from

CAN

Departs from

STN

12h 35m: Every 1-2 days

9,441 km
5,867 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

455kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+6 others
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter

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Air routes from Guangzhou to London

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Guangzhou to London by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Guangzhou to London by ship will take about 34 days 8h and departs from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrives into London Gateway Port (GBLGP). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Hapag-Lloyd is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

GBLGP

34 days 8h: 2-4 times a week

18,175 km
11,293 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

801kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SE3 / AE15	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE4 / AE19 / GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Direct	N/A	COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE3 / AE3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE4 / AE5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FE5 / Lion	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Britannia	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
OCR → WCC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
OCR → NEFGUI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
OCR → ECUKS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
OCR → DUBLINRS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL3 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL1 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL
Dragon → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL6 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Lion → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEX2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL5 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Griffin → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL8 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Condor → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Albatros → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Jade → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Swan → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ASE → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Dragon → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Closest seaports

Nansha to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

CNNSA

Port of loading

GBLGP

36 days 5h: Every 1-2 weeks

18,163 km
11,286 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

912kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAX4 / AWA / FEW6 → SE4 / AE19 / GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, COSCO
IA7 → AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SH3 → AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SH1 → AE19	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk
FEW3 → AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SE1 / AE12 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE1 / AE12 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FEW3 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EAX1 / MASHARIKI → AE19 / GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, COSCO
AWA / FEW6 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AWA / FEW6 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FEW3 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FEW3 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AWA / FEW6 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SH1 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA7 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CPF / NP1 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SEA → GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
IA7 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IA7 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
US4 / TP16 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
US4 / TP16 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IA7 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IA7 → AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SH3 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
US4 / TP16 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IA7 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CPF / NP1 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SH3 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SH3 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CPF / NP1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MASHARIKI → AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
US4 / TP16 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CPF / NP1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MASHARIKI → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SH1 → AE15	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk
MASHARIKI → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Iroko → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KILIMA → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IA3 → AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA3 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IA3 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA3 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Iroko → NWC MOR WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIMEX1 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Iroko → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
REX2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Shikra → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ASEA2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
KILIMA → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Ocean routes from Guangzhou to London

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Air Freight

12h 12m, 2-4 times a week

460kg CO₂e

Container Ship

34 days 8h, 2-4 times a week

801kg CO₂e

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Guangzhou to London By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Guangzhou to London by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London Stansted Airport

Closest airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Cargo flights

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Stansted Airport

Guangzhou to London by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to London Gateway Port

Closest seaports

Nansha to London Gateway Port

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