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

The shortest shipping time by sea between London and Shanghai is 41 days 13h. Ships depart from Tilbury (GBTIL) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between London and Shanghai?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Tilbury (GBTIL) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 41 days 13h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

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

The quickest flight from London to Shanghai takes around 11h 13m. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

How often do planes fly between London and Shanghai?

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by China Eastern Airlines, British Airways, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Lufthansa, China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Emirates, Korean Air, China Airlines, Thai Airways and EVA Air and the typical transit time is around 11h 13m.

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

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between London and Shanghai. 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 Shanghai by ship?

The distance between London and Shanghai by cargo ship is 14,176 Nautical Miles (26,253 Kilometres / 16,313 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tilbury (GBTIL) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

What is the distance between London to Shanghai by air?

The distance between London and Shanghai by air is around 9,233 Kilometres (5,737 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

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

1.06t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from London to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai?

607kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from London to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from London, United Kingdom to Shanghai, China by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

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Air Freight

11h 13m, 1-2 times a day

638kg CO₂e

Container Ship

41 days 13h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.06t CO₂e

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London to Shanghai by Air freight

The quickest way to get from London to Shanghai by plane will take about 11h 13m and departs from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives into Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. China Eastern 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

LHR

Departs from

PVG

11h 13m: 1-2 times a day

9,252 km
5,749 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

638kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777
Air China	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+4 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+2 others
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 787-9+7 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+5 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Thai Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others

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Closest airports

London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Departs from

LHR

Departs from

SHA

18hrs: Every 1-2 days

9,233 km
5,737 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

607kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350+5 others
Air China	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+8 others
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 787-9+6 others
Shenzhen Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+3 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Tianjin Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others

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Most frequent

London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

LGW

Departs from

PVG

11h 21m: 2-4 times a day

9,263 km
5,756 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

374kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others

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Air routes from London to Shanghai

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London to Shanghai by Container ship

The quickest way to get from London to Shanghai by ship will take about 41 days 13h and departs from Tilbury (GBTIL) and arrives into Shanghai (CNSHG). 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

Tilbury to Shanghai

Port of loading

GBTIL

Port of loading

CNSHG

41 days 13h: Every 1-2 weeks

26,253 km
16,313 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.06t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EURAF1 → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BALT2 → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
HLX → FAL2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
PGE → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EME / SLB → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BALT2 → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3 → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EURAF1 → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
HLX → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3 → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EME / SLB → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
PGE → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
HLX → FAL8	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
EUROMAR → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
HLX → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EUROMAR → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EME / SLB → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EURAF1 → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
HLX → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EURAF1 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BALT2 → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BALT2 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Shanghai

Port of loading

GBLGP

Port of loading

CNSHG

47 days 6h: 1-2 times a week

27,122 km
16,853 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.25t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE3 / AE3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Britannia	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEFWI → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WCC / EWX → FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PCRFXL → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE2 → AS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1 → ASE / NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 → SA1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
NEFWI → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NE2 / AE1 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → AWA / FEW6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NEFGUI → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE5 → CGX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
PCRFXL → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PCRFXL → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WCC / EWX → FAL7 / AEU7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NE2 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - Levante Express → NE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IPAK → Clanga	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NEWMO → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Britannia → Clanga	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
IOS / ME1 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NEFWI → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NEFWI → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FE5 → CMX / AG3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
WCC / EWX → FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL

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Ocean routes from London to Shanghai

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More about shipping cargo and freight from London to Shanghai by Air, Ocean and Road

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by China Eastern Airlines, British Airways, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Lufthansa, China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Emirates, Korean Air, China Airlines, Thai Airways and EVA Air and the typical transit time is around 11h 13m.

London to Shanghai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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London to Shanghai by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Closest airports

London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Most frequent

London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

London to Shanghai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tilbury to Shanghai

Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Shanghai

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