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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Guangzhou and Madrid is 33 days 7h. Ships depart from Da Chan Bay (CNDCB) and arrive at Valencia (ESVLC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Guangzhou and Madrid?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Da Chan Bay (CNDCB) and arrive into Valencia (ESVLC) around 33 days 7h later. These services are operated by ZIM, ONE and ONE.

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

The quickest flight from Guangzhou to Madrid takes around 14h 11m. Flights depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

How often do planes fly between Guangzhou and Madrid?

Scheduled flights between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Hainan Airlines and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 14h 11m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Guangzhou and Madrid. Cargo flights depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 14h 11m. Lufthansa operates on this route.

What is the distance between Guangzhou to Madrid by ship?

The distance between Guangzhou and Madrid by cargo ship is 12,653 Nautical Miles (23,433 Kilometres / 14,560 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nansha (CNNSA) and Valencia (ESVLC).

What is the distance between Guangzhou to Madrid by air?

The distance between Guangzhou and Madrid by air is around 10,388 Kilometres (6,455 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

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

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

447kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Guangzhou to Madrid. 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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14h 11m, Every 1-2 weeks

614kg CO₂e

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33 days 7h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.12t CO₂e

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Guangzhou to Madrid by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Guangzhou to Madrid by plane will take about 14h 11m and departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrives into Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). There are flights departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Hainan Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest air route

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Departs from

SZX

Departs from

MAD

14h 11m: Every 1-2 weeks

10,485 km
6,515 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

614kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+6 others
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Closest airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Departs from

CAN

Departs from

MAD

14h 40m: Every 1-2 weeks

10,388 km
6,455 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

447kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+8 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+4 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Capital Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-900 (winglets)+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+3 others

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Guangzhou to Madrid by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Guangzhou to Madrid by ship will take about 33 days 7h and departs from Da Chan Bay (CNDCB) and arrives into Valencia (ESVLC). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. ZIM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Da Chan Bay to Valencia

Port of loading

CNDCB

Port of loading

ESVLC

33 days 7h: Every 1-2 weeks

23,369 km
14,521 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.12t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZMP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
FIM / IOM	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
FIM / IOM → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
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Closest seaports

Nansha to Valencia

Port of loading

CNNSA

Port of loading

ESVLC

36 days 3h: 1-2 times a week

23,433 km
14,560 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.11t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AWA / FEW6 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SXT → ZMP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
FEW3 → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
US4 / TP16 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CP2 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MD4 / Dragon → MD5 / Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
WC1 / TP6 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MASHARIKI → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SFT - Asia - Red Sea - Baltics \| SLD - Asia - Red Sea - Baltics → MINA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CPF / NP1 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Shikra → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EA2 → MD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AFL → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE → WM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	AAK
KILIMA / CMA - KILIMA \| ONE - EA2 \| XPF - DFX → MEDEX / CMA - MEDEX \| COSCO - MINA \| OOCL - WM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL, CMA CGM
Shapla → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dolphin → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CUL - REX \| XPF - CRX → MINA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
Dolphin → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE → WM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	AAK
CI2 → MINA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FE → WM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	AAK
Clanga → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Shikra → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EAS3 → SE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
PAS → MD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
EA3 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE

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Most frequent

Yantian to Valencia

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

ESVLC

34 days: 2-4 times a week

23,440 km
14,565 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

2t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SE2 / AE11	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MD5 / Jade	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MD4 / Dragon	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP → MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
US4 / TP16 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FE6 / Swan → MD2 / Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MD4 / Dragon → MD2 / Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Britannia → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE4 / Silk → MD2 / Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM, MSC
ASE → MSE / SAM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
FP2 → FIM / IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
FE4 → FIM / IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
Britannia → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ASE → MSE / SAM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
FAL3 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Ocean routes from Guangzhou to Madrid

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Guangzhou to Madrid by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Closest airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Guangzhou to Madrid by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Da Chan Bay to Valencia

Closest seaports

Nansha to Valencia

Most frequent

Yantian to Valencia

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