Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Hong Kong and Rome is 30 days 2h. Ships depart from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive at Salerno (ITSAL) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive into Salerno (ITSAL) around 30 days 2h later. These services are operated by Sealand and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Hong Kong to Rome takes around 12h 35m. Flights depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrive at Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Hong Kong and Rome?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Hainan Airlines and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 12h 35m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Hong Kong and Rome. Cargo flights depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrive at Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 12h 35m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Hong Kong and Rome by cargo ship is 7,716 Nautical Miles (14,290 Kilometres / 8,879 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shekou (CNSHK) and Salerno (ITSAL).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Hong Kong and Rome by air is around 9,296 Kilometres (5,776 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.32t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Hong Kong to Rome. 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 Hong Kong to Rome?

Accepted Answer

380kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Hong Kong to Rome. 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
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Air China	Daily	Airbus A321+3 others
Saudia	Daily	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+4 others
Asiana Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+5 others
Korean Air	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
T'way Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+8 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others

More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
→ Marmara Sea B	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sealand
→	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BEX2 → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX2 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX2 →	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
BEX2 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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

Map / Route overview

Compare shipping modes

Air Freight

Container Ship

About Fluent Cargo

Hong Kong to Rome by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

Closest airports

Hong Kong International Airport to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

Hong Kong to Rome by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Nansha to Salerno

Closest seaports

Shekou to Salerno

More about shipping cargo and freight from Hong Kong to Rome by Air, Ocean and Road

Shipping from Hong Kong

Shipping to Rome