Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Latvia and China is 57 days 16h. Ships depart from Riga (LVRIX) and arrive at Qingdao (CNQDG) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Latvia and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Riga (LVRIX) and arrive into Qingdao (CNQDG) around 57 days 16h later. These services are operated by SFT, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and ONE.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Latvia to China takes around 18h 22m. Flights depart from Riga International Airport (RIX) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Latvia and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 18h 22m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Latvia and China. Cargo flights depart from Riga International Airport (RIX) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 18h 22m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Latvia to China by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Latvia and China by cargo ship is 12,146 Nautical Miles (22,494 Kilometres / 13,977 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Riga (LVRIX) and Qingdao (CNQDG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Latvia to China by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Latvia and China by air is around 8,845 Kilometres (5,496 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.18t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Latvia 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 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Latvia to China?

Accepted Answer

557kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Latvia 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
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SPB / OVP - SPB	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	SFT, OVP
BLX → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BGF - ECUK1 → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
BALT1 → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BALT1 → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BBX → FE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE

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Latvia to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Latvia to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Riga International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

Most frequent

Riga International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Latvia to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Riga to Qingdao

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