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 29 days 5h. Ships depart from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrive at Taicang (CNTAG) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between London and Shanghai?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrive into Taicang (CNTAG) around 29 days 5h later. These services are operated by SFT.

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

The quickest flight from London to Shanghai takes around 10h 50m. Flights depart from London Stansted Airport (STN) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

How often do planes fly between London and Shanghai?

Scheduled flights between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by China Cargo Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 10h 50m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between London and Shanghai. Cargo flights depart from London Stansted Airport (STN) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 10h 50m. China Cargo Airlines and Emirates operates on this route.

What is the distance between London to Shanghai by ship?

The distance between London and Shanghai by cargo ship is 13,006 Nautical Miles (24,087 Kilometres / 14,967 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tilbury (GBTIL) and Taicang (CNTAG).

What is the distance between London to Shanghai by air?

The distance between London and Shanghai by air is around 9,240 Kilometres (5,742 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?

2.39t 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?

624kg 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

The quickest way to get from London to Shanghai by plane will take about 10h 50m and departs from London Stansted Airport (STN) and arrives into Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. China Cargo Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

London Stansted Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

STN

Departs from

PVG

10h 50m: 2-4 times a week

9,185 km
5,707 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

444kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Cargo AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Closest airports

London Heathrow Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Departs from

LHR

Departs from

SHA

18h 17m: 1-2 times a day

9,240 km
5,742 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

624kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300+8 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350+4 others
Xiamen Air	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+7 others
Shenzhen Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+3 others
Tianjin Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+4 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others

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Most frequent

London Gatwick Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

LGW

Departs from

PVG

11h 18m: 2-4 times a day

9,263 km
5,756 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

379kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787+2 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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London to Shanghai by Container ship

The quickest way to get from London to Shanghai by ship will take about 29 days 5h and departs from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrives into Taicang (CNTAG). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. SFT is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Felixstowe to Taicang

Port of loading

GBFXT

Port of loading

CNTAG

29 days 5h: Every 2-4 weeks

23,863 km
14,828 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

2.32t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CAX / HAIJ - CAX \| SFT - CAX \| SLD - CAX	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	SFT, SITC, CMA CGM, SLD, HAIJ
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Closest seaports

Tilbury to Taicang

Port of loading

GBTIL

Port of loading

CNTAG

35 days 14h: Every 2-4 weeks

24,087 km
14,967 mi.

1 transfer
4 stops

Estimated emissions

2.39t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
HLX → HAIJ - CAX \| SFT - CAX \| SLD - CAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
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Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Shanghai

Port of loading

GBLGP

Port of loading

CNSHG

32 days 22h: Every 1-2 weeks

19,483 km
12,106 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.89t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE3 / AE3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
WCC → HAIJ - CAX \| SFT - CAX \| SLD - CAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → HAIJ - CAX \| SFT - CAX \| SLD - CAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NE3 / AE3 → SE1 / AE12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IOS / ME1 → SE1 / AE12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NEWMO → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE3 / AE3 → ASE / NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE3 / AE3 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAX / SAECS → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 → AS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - Israel Express \| ZIM - ZNI → NE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3 → AWA / FEW6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ECX → NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 → SA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NEWMO → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE3 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IOS / ME1 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AE1 → MSC - Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → ASE / NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
WCC / EWX → FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NWC To WAF → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE3 / AE3 → US1 / TP11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FE5 → SA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AE1 → CMA - ASEA2 \| COSCO - EAX3 \| EMC - AEF \| OOCL - EAX3 \| XPF - MFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FE5 → FIL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
NE2 → AS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Lion → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion / FE5 → Ipanema / SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE
FE5 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
NE2 → SA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE5 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NE2 / AE1 → AWA / FEW6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FE5 → SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NE2 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AES → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE5 → KCB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
FE5 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Ocean routes from London to Shanghai

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Air Freight

10h 50m, 2-4 times a week

444kg CO₂e

Container Ship

29 days 5h, Every 2-4 weeks

2.32t CO₂e

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London to Shanghai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

London to Shanghai by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Stansted 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

Felixstowe to Taicang

Closest seaports

Tilbury to Taicang

Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Shanghai

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