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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Hong Kong and London is 34 days 5h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 34 days 5h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC and MSC.

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

The quickest flight from Hong Kong to London takes around 12h 50m. Flights depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN).

How often do planes fly between Hong Kong 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 50m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Hong Kong 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 50m. China Cargo Airlines operates on this route.

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

The distance between Hong Kong and London by cargo ship is 13,461 Nautical Miles (24,929 Kilometres / 15,490 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Hong Kong (HKHKG) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

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

The distance between Hong Kong and London by air is around 9,623 Kilometres (5,980 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and London City Airport (LCY).

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

913kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong to London?

491kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Hong Kong 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 50m, 2-4 times a week

460kg CO₂e

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34 days 5h, Every 1-2 days

911kg CO₂e

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Hong Kong to London by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Hong Kong to London by plane will take about 12h 50m 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 50m: 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

Hong Kong International Airport to London City Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

LCY

21h 7m: 2-4 times a week

9,623 km
5,980 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

491kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Cargo flights

Hong Kong International Airport to London Stansted Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

STN

16h 50m: 2-4 times a week

9,579 km
5,952 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

568kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Hong Kong Air CargoFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200 Freighter
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Daily	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Most frequent

Hong Kong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

LHR

14h 27m: Every few hours

9,645 km
5,993 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

523kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	Every few hours	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Thai Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+6 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every few hours	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+4 others
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Malaysia Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+2 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
IndiGo	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+1 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	Every few hours	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+4 others

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Air routes from Hong Kong to London

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Hong Kong to London by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Hong Kong to London by ship will take about 34 days 5h and departs from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrives into London Gateway Port (GBLGP). There are vessels departing every 1-2 days on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

GBLGP

34 days 5h: Every 1-2 days

24,899 km
15,471 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

911kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE4 / AE5	Direct	1-2 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE4 / AE5	Direct	1-2 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Albatros	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1	Direct	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1	Direct	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FE5 / Lion	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Britannia	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
US4 / TP16 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE2 / AE11 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
US4 / TP16 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
US4 / TP16 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Britannia → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Silk → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL1 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, APL
MSC - Lone Star Express \| ZIM - ZSL → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Swan → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL7 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
WC3 / TP1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
US4 / TP16 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Britannia → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ASE → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Dragon → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Panda → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Closest seaports

Hong Kong to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

HKHKG

Port of loading

GBLGP

39 days 13h: Every 1-2 weeks

24,929 km
15,490 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

913kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ASE / NEOASAS → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Dragon → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Dragon → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AN1 → NE4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Ipanema → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Wallaby → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Panda → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AFEX2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SH1 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AN2 → NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SH2 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SEAS1 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AC3 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Andes → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dragon → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SA3 → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AS2 → NE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Wallaby → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AS2 → NE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Ipanema / SX1 → Lion / FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, MSC
AS2 → NE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SA6 → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Ipanema → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Wallaby → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Pertiwi → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Ipanema → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Hong Kong to London by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London Stansted Airport

Closest airports

Hong Kong International Airport to London City Airport

Cargo flights

Hong Kong International Airport to London Stansted Airport

Most frequent

Hong Kong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Hong Kong to London by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to London Gateway Port

Closest seaports

Hong Kong to London Gateway Port

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