Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Guangzhou and Philadelphia is 45 days 20h. Ships depart from Da Chan Bay (CNDCB) and arrive at Philadelphia (USPHL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Guangzhou and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Da Chan Bay (CNDCB) and arrive into Philadelphia (USPHL) around 45 days 20h later. These services are operated by ZIM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Guangzhou to Philadelphia takes around 16hrs. Flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Guangzhou and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, EVA Air, Air China, Air China, Qatar Airways, Kuwait Airways, Gulf Air, Saudia and China Airlines and the typical transit time is around 16hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Guangzhou and Philadelphia. Cargo flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 16hrs. China Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Guangzhou to Philadelphia by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Guangzhou and Philadelphia by cargo ship is 17,385 Nautical Miles (32,196 Kilometres / 20,006 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nansha (CNNSA) and Philadelphia (USPHL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Guangzhou to Philadelphia by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Guangzhou and Philadelphia by air is around 14,092 Kilometres (8,757 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

3.7t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Guangzhou to Philadelphia. 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.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Guangzhou to Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

963kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Guangzhou to Philadelphia. 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.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900 (winglets)+2 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+8 others
Air China	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Kuwait Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER
Gulf Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
China AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Atlas Air	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
UPS AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+4 others
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZAT → ZCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
APRANL2 → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

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Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport

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Guangzhou to Philadelphia by Container ship

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Da Chan Bay to Philadelphia

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