Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Laos to China by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Laos and China is 12 days 10h. Ships depart from Ho Chi Minh City (VNSGN) and arrive at Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Laos and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Ho Chi Minh City (VNSGN) and arrive into Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) around 12 days 10h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Laos to China by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Laos to China takes around 9h 41m. Flights depart from Wattay International Airport (VTE) and arrive at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Laos and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by GX Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Sichuan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 9h 41m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Laos and China?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Laos to China by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 2 days to send cargo via road from Laos and China. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Laos to China by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Laos and China by cargo ship is 3,301 Nautical Miles (6,113 Kilometres / 3,798 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Ho Chi Minh City (VNSGN) and Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Laos to China?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Laos and China by road is 1,789 Kilometres (1,112 Miles) and will typically take around 2 days to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Laos to China by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Laos and China by air is around 2,098 Kilometres (1,304 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Laos to China by sea?

Accepted Answer

558kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Laos to China. 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 Laos to China?

Accepted Answer

199kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Laos to China. 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
GX Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800
9 Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321 Freighter+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737-800+3 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800+2 others
GX Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320neo+2 others
9 Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAMBAR	Direct	2-4 times a week	MSC
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Laos to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Laos to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Wattay International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

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Wattay International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

Laos to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Ho Chi Minh City to Tianjin / Xingang

Laos to China by Road

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