How long does it take to ship a container from Hong Kong to Cardiff by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Hong Kong and Cardiff is 34 days 19h. Ships depart from Hong Kong (HKHKG) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Hong Kong and Cardiff?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Hong Kong (HKHKG) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 34 days 19h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

How long does it take to send cargo from Hong Kong to Cardiff by air freight?

The quickest flight from Hong Kong to Cardiff takes around 21hrs. Flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Bristol Airport (BRS).

How often do planes fly between Hong Kong and Cardiff?

Scheduled flights between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Bristol Airport (BRS) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by KLM and the typical transit time is around 21hrs.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Hong Kong and Cardiff?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Hong Kong and Cardiff. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Hong Kong to Cardiff by ship?

The distance between Hong Kong and Cardiff by cargo ship is 13,219 Nautical Miles (24,482 Kilometres / 15,212 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Hong Kong (HKHKG) and Southampton (GBSOU).

What is the distance between Hong Kong to Cardiff by air?

The distance between Hong Kong and Cardiff by air is around 9,854 Kilometres (6,123 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Cardiff International Airport (CWL).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Hong Kong to Cardiff by sea?

1.22t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Hong Kong to Cardiff. 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 Hong Kong to Cardiff?

530kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Hong Kong to Cardiff. 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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Air Freight

21hrs, 2-4 times a week

542kg CO₂e

Container Ship

34 days 19h, Every 2-4 weeks

1.14t CO₂e

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Hong Kong to Cardiff by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Hong Kong to Cardiff by plane will take about 21hrs and departs from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrives into Bristol Airport (BRS). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. KLM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Hong Kong International Airport to Bristol Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

BRS

21hrs: 2-4 times a week

9,812 km
6,097 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

542kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
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Closest airports

Hong Kong International Airport to Cardiff International Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

CWL

21hrs: 2-4 times a week

9,854 km
6,123 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

530kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
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Air routes from Hong Kong to Cardiff

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Hong Kong to Cardiff by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Hong Kong to Cardiff by ship will take about 34 days 19h and departs from Hong Kong (HKHKG) and arrives into London Gateway Port (GBLGP). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Hong Kong to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

HKHKG

Port of loading

GBLGP

34 days 19h: Every 2-4 weeks

25,436 km
15,805 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.14t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE3 / AE3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
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Closest seaports

Hong Kong to Southampton

Port of loading

HKHKG

Port of loading

GBSOU

37 days 4h: 1-2 times a week

24,482 km
15,212 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.22t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KI1 → FP2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	HMM
SA3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Ipanema / SX1 → Griffin / FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, MSC
JSM3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CCX → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JSM → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAS → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
TSE → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Orchid → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Bayan Ko → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIP → FP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CPX → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FL2 / SX2 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
FIL → FP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM

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Cargo flights

Shekou to Southampton

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

GBSOU

37 days 3h: Every 1-2 weeks

24,491 km
15,218 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.21t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FIL → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
JSM3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MD1 / Panther → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, MSC, ONE
SA5 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FIM / IOM → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
KME / AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
CPX → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CCX → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAS → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Ingwe / MSC - Ingwe → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, MSC
ALX - AIX \| CMA - AS1 \| COSCO - AS1 \| CSTAR - CWX2 \| GSL - CI4 \| OOCL - CPX3 \| RCL - RNI5 \| SILMAR - CWX2 \| ZIM - CI4 → FP2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
Shapla → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FL2 / SX2 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
CIP → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
New Falcon → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS3 / PMR - PS3 \|\| HMM - PS3 \| ONE - PS3 \| YML - PS3 → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, MSC, HMM
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM, MSC
CMX / AG3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
Carioca → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MD3 / Tiger → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
JTS → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AFL → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MSC - Ingwe → INX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
Bayan Ko → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KCS / KCX → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE
MD1 → LEX / NEL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE
KCS2 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CPX → ISE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming

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Most frequent

Yantian to Southampton

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

GBSOU

35 days 3h: 1-2 times a week

24,486 km
15,215 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.08t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FP2 / Griffin	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE, MSC
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
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Ocean routes from Hong Kong to Cardiff

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Hong Kong to Cardiff By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Hong Kong to Cardiff by Air freight

Quickest air route

Hong Kong International Airport to Bristol Airport

Closest airports

Hong Kong International Airport to Cardiff International Airport

Hong Kong to Cardiff by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Hong Kong to London Gateway Port

Closest seaports

Hong Kong to Southampton

Cargo flights

Shekou to Southampton

Most frequent

Yantian to Southampton

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