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

The shortest shipping time by sea between London and Ningbo is 35 days 23h. Ships depart from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive at Ningbo (CNNGB) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between London and Ningbo?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive into Ningbo (CNNGB) around 35 days 23h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, CMA CGM, APL, CMA CGM, OOCL, Evergreen, MSC, MSC, HMM, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, ONE, HMM, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, Yang Ming, HMM and ONE.

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

The quickest flight from London to Ningbo takes around 18hrs. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB).

How often do planes fly between London and Ningbo?

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Air China, Shenzhen Airlines and China Southern Airlines and the typical transit time is around 18hrs.

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

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

What is the distance between London to Ningbo by ship?

The distance between London and Ningbo by cargo ship is 15,560 Nautical Miles (28,817 Kilometres / 17,906 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tilbury (GBTIL) and Ningbo (CNNGB).

What is the distance between London to Ningbo by air?

The distance between London and Ningbo by air is around 9,378 Kilometres (5,827 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB).

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

2.52t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from London to Ningbo. 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 Ningbo?

785kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from London to Ningbo. 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 Ningbo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Air Freight

18hrs, Every 1-2 days

785kg CO₂e

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35 days 23h, 1-2 times a week

1.18t CO₂e

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London to Ningbo by Air freight

The quickest way to get from London to Ningbo by plane will take about 18hrs and departs from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives into Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. China Southern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport

Departs from

LHR

Departs from

NGB

18hrs: Every 1-2 days

9,378 km
5,827 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

785kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350+3 others
Air China	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+5 others
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Shenzhen Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+1 others
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 787-9+7 others

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London to Ningbo by Container ship

The quickest way to get from London to Ningbo by ship will take about 35 days 23h and departs from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrives into Ningbo (CNNGB). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. CMA CGM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Southampton to Ningbo

Port of loading

GBSOU

Port of loading

CNNGB

35 days 23h: 1-2 times a week

19,306 km
11,996 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.18t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4	Direct	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AEU2 → CUL - REX \| XPF - CRX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AEU2 / LL4 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4 → CBX / AWE7 / ECC3 / OCEAN - USEC8 \|\| CMA - CBX \| COSCO - AWE7 \| EMC - CBX \| OOCL - ECC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FAL1 → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → CIMEX6 / MEX5 / APG / ME4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FAL1 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4 → REX2 / CMA - REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
LL4 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FAL1 / LL4 → CIX4 / CIX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
Condor → Iroko	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
Condor → BUNGARAYA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE3 / Condor → MD1 / Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming
AT2 → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE3 → KCB	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	HMM
FE3 → EA4	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
FE3 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
AL4 / TA4 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AEU2 / LL4 → FCE / FCS2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Condor → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / ATG → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
AEU2 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AEU2 / LL4 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FE3 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE3 / Condor → FE4 / Silk	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	HMM, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming
FE3 → CCX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE

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Closest seaports

Tilbury to Ningbo

Port of loading

GBTIL

Port of loading

CNNGB

47 days 17h: Every 1-2 weeks

28,817 km
17,906 mi.

1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

2.52t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BALT2 → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PGE → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EURAF1 → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EURAF1 → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EME / SLB → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EME / SLB → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EME / SLB → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NWUK / SCUK → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EURAF1 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
HLX → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BALT2 → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWUK / SCUK → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EME / SLB → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BALT2 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EURAF1 → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
HLX → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
HLX → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BALT2 → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
HLX → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Ningbo

Port of loading

GBLGP

Port of loading

CNNGB

44 days 11h: 1-2 times a week

26,575 km
16,513 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.43t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE2 / AE1 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NEFGUI → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Lion → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NEWMO → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PCRFXL → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AE1 → SH1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE2 → AS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IOS / ME1 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AE1 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAX / SAECS → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAX / SAECS → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → AWA / FEW6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Britannia → Shikra	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
NE2 / AE1 → MSC - Lone Star Express \| ZIM - ZSL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NWC To WAF → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WCC / EWX → FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
IPAK → Clanga	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NE2 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1 → SA1 / COSCO - ZAX3 \| EMC - FAX \| GSL - SA1 \| HL - SA1 \| ONE - SAC \| OOCL - SAF3 \| PIL - FAX \| ZIM - SA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

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Ocean routes from London to Ningbo

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London to Ningbo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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London to Ningbo by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport

London to Ningbo by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Southampton to Ningbo

Closest seaports

Tilbury to Ningbo

Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Ningbo

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