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 39 days 15h. Ships depart from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Guangzhou and London?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 39 days 15h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, MSC, Maersk, MSC, MSC, Maersk, APL, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, MSC, ANL 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 35m. 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 the typical transit time is around 12h 35m.

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 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 12h 35m. China Cargo Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Guangzhou to London by ship?

The distance between Guangzhou and London by cargo ship is 15,912 Nautical Miles (29,469 Kilometres / 18,311 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?

2.34t 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?

409kg 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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12h 35m, 2-4 times a week

460kg CO₂e

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39 days 15h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.06t CO₂e

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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 35m 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 35m: 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
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Closest airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Departs from

CAN

Departs from

LHR

12h 55m: Daily

9,507 km
5,907 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

409kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 787-9
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+4 others
Air China	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+9 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+9 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+6 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900 (winglets)+1 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Malaysia Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300+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 42m: Daily

9,441 km
5,867 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

455kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Boeing 777 Freighter
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
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Most frequent

Hong Kong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

LHR

14h 38m: Every few hours

9,645 km
5,993 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

522kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	Every few hours	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Finnair	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
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Guangzhou to London by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Guangzhou to London by ship will take about 39 days 15h and departs from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrives into London Gateway Port (GBLGP). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Shekou to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

GBLGP

39 days 15h: Every 1-2 weeks

24,555 km
15,258 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.06t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IA5 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAFARI → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA5 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAFARI → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Ingwe → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Panther → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IA5 → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Orchid → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAFARI → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CIMEX1 / OCEAN - MEA1 \|\| CMA - CIMEX1 \| COSCO - MEX4 \| EMC - AMA \| OOCL - ME1 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM
Bayan Ko → Albatros	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
SAFARI → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MSC - Carioca → NE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CNC - BBX3 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MSC - Carioca → NE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Ingwe → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AFL → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Orchid → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
A3S / A3SANL → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL, CMA CGM
Bayan Ko → 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

71 days 13h: Every 1-2 weeks

29,469 km
18,311 mi.

Direct
12 stops

Estimated emissions

2.34t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Britannia	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AWA / FEW6 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AWA / FEW6 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
US4 / TP16 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
WC1 / TP6 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Shikra → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Clanga → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CPF / NP1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CPF / NP1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Britannia → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dragon → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AWA / FEW6 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
WAX / CMA - WAX \| ML - FEW3 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM
US4 / TP16 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
KILIMA / CMA - KILIMA \| ONE - EA2 \| XPF - DFX → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL, CMA CGM
WC1 / TP6 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
CPF / NP1 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
EAS3 → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAS3 → NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAS3 → NE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FEW3 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FEW3 → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Iroko → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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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

Most frequent

Hong Kong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Guangzhou to London by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Shekou to London Gateway Port

Closest seaports

Nansha to London Gateway Port

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