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

The shortest shipping time by sea between London and Guangzhou is 32 days 4h. Ships depart from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive at Nansha (CNNSA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between London and Guangzhou?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive into Nansha (CNNSA) around 32 days 4h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC, OOCL, ONE, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen, Maersk, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, ONE and ONE.

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

The quickest flight from London to Guangzhou takes around 11h 43m. Flights depart from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

How often do planes fly between London and Guangzhou?

Scheduled flights between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines and China Southern Airlines and the typical transit time is around 11h 43m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between London and Guangzhou. Cargo flights depart from London Stansted Airport (STN) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 11h 51m. China Southern Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between London to Guangzhou by ship?

The distance between London and Guangzhou by cargo ship is 10,602 Nautical Miles (19,636 Kilometres / 12,201 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tilbury (GBTIL) and Nansha (CNNSA).

What is the distance between London to Guangzhou by air?

The distance between London and Guangzhou by air is around 9,507 Kilometres (5,907 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

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

1.27t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from London to Guangzhou. 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 London to Guangzhou?

399kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from London to Guangzhou. 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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London to Guangzhou By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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London to Guangzhou by Air freight

The quickest way to get from London to Guangzhou by plane will take about 11h 43m and departs from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and arrives into Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. China Southern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

London Gatwick Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

LGW

Departs from

CAN

11h 43m: 1-2 times a day

9,510 km
5,909 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

527kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Closest airports

London Heathrow Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

LHR

Departs from

CAN

11h 45m: Every 1-2 days

9,507 km
5,907 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

399kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air China	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300+7 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350+8 others
Thai Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo+5 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Airbus A380-800+4 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+4 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Malaysia Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
EVA Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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Cargo flights

London Stansted Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

STN

Departs from

CAN

11h 51m: Every 1-2 days

9,441 km
5,867 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

455kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter
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London to Guangzhou by Container ship

The quickest way to get from London to Guangzhou by ship will take about 32 days 4h and departs from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrives into Nansha (CNNSA). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. CMA CGM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Southampton to Nansha

Port of loading

GBSOU

Port of loading

CNNSA

32 days 4h: Every 1-2 weeks

17,845 km
11,088 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.18t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
OCR	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE3 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AEU2 → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AEU2 → CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
LL4 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
AEU2 / LL4 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL1 → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Griffin → Pertiwi	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
LL4 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FP2 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FAL1 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NE3 → EAS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3 → CPF / NP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE3 → SA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FAL1 → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AE3 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FP2 → PA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
OCR → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE3 / AE3 → AWA / FEW6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE3 / AE3 → KS1 / A05	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FP2 → EA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FP2 → WA1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
FP2 → SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Closest seaports

Tilbury to Nansha

Port of loading

GBTIL

Port of loading

CNNSA

44 days 12h: Every 1-2 weeks

19,636 km
12,201 mi.

1 transfer
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.27t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PGE → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BALT2 → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
HLX → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SCUK → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Yantian

Port of loading

GBLGP

Port of loading

CNYTN

46 days 21h: 1-2 times a week

21,040 km
13,073 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.8t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE2 / AE1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE3 / AE3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FE5 / Lion	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FE5 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Lion → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE5 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Lion → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MSC - Israel Express \| ZIM - ZNI → NE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IOS / ME1 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAX / SAECS → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MSC - Israel Express \| ZIM - ZNI → NE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ECX → NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE5 / Lion → MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FE5 / Lion → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FE5 → SA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
IOS / ME1 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NWC to SAF → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → Condor	Transshipment	N/A	MSC
Lion → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1 → ASE / NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NEFGUI → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Ocean routes from London to Guangzhou

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Air Freight

11h 43m, 1-2 times a day

527kg CO₂e

Container Ship

32 days 4h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.18t CO₂e

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London to Guangzhou By Air freight, Container ship or Road

London to Guangzhou by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Gatwick Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Closest airports

London Heathrow Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Cargo flights

London Stansted Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

London to Guangzhou by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Southampton to Nansha

Closest seaports

Tilbury to Nansha

Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Yantian

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