Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Helsinki to Shanghai by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Helsinki and Shanghai is 47 days 21h. Ships depart from Kotka (FIKTK) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Helsinki and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Kotka (FIKTK) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 47 days 21h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Helsinki to Shanghai by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Helsinki to Shanghai takes around 1 day 23h. Flights depart from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Helsinki and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Japan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 23h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Helsinki and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Helsinki and Shanghai. Cargo flights depart from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 5 days 2h. Emirates operates Boeing 777-200F Freighter on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Helsinki to Shanghai by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 4 days 13h to send cargo via road from Helsinki and Shanghai. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Helsinki to Shanghai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Helsinki and Shanghai by cargo ship is 13,201 Nautical Miles (24,448 Kilometres / 15,191 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Helsinki (FIHEL) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Helsinki to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Helsinki and Shanghai by road is 9,535 Kilometres (5,925 Miles) and will typically take around 4 days 13h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Helsinki to Shanghai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Helsinki and Shanghai by air is around 9,630 Kilometres (5,984 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Helsinki to Shanghai by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.59t - 1.67t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Helsinki to Shanghai. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Helsinki to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

344kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Helsinki to Shanghai. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Juneyao Airlines	Daily	Boeing 787-9
Finnair	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
EmiratesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Maersk	Every 1-2 weeks	VUOKSI MAERSK+48 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 1-2 weeks	CONTAINERSHIPS NORD+51 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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