Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Los Angeles to Beijing by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Los Angeles and Beijing is 17 days 4h. Ships depart from Long Beach (USLGB) and arrive at Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Los Angeles and Beijing?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Long Beach (USLGB) and arrive into Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) around 17 days 4h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, MSC, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, MSC, MSC, King Ocean, Evergreen, Evergreen, King Ocean, Evergreen, OOCL, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, Evergreen, King Ocean and Evergreen.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Los Angeles to Beijing by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Los Angeles to Beijing takes around 14hrs. Flights depart from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Los Angeles and Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air China, United Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Suparna Airlines, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, United Airlines, EVA Air, China Airlines, SF Airlines, Air China, Sichuan Airlines, Philippine Airlines and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 14hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Los Angeles and Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Los Angeles and Beijing. Cargo flights depart from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 14hrs. Air China, Suparna Airlines, Air China and SF Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Los Angeles to Beijing by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Los Angeles and Beijing by cargo ship is 6,071 Nautical Miles (11,243 Kilometres / 6,986 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Los Angeles (USLAX) and Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Los Angeles to Beijing by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Los Angeles and Beijing by air is around 10,048 Kilometres (6,244 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Los Angeles to Beijing by sea?

Accepted Answer

729kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Los Angeles to Beijing. 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 Los Angeles to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

541kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Los Angeles to Beijing. 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
Air ChinaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Asiana Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+5 others
Korean Air	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Suparna AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747 Freighter+2 others
All Nippon Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+3 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Air ChinaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777 Freighter+4 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+5 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
SF AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737 Freighter
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+6 others
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Philippine Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300+1 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BOHAI / CEN / PCN1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
BOHAI / CEN / PCN1	Direct	N/A	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
SEA3 / PSX → WSA4 / TLP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
Orient → AFL	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
Orient → Dolphin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AFSRV → HBB	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
AAC4 / PCC1 → CTW1 / NTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
SEA3 → AK3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Orient → Mexicas	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AAC / VCS → CTW1 / NTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AAC4 → CF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AAC → CF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PVCS → CIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AAC → CII	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AAC4 → CII	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PVCS → HBT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SEA / PVCS → CTW1 / NTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
SEA → HKH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PCC1 → HKH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PVCS → TCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
WAMS → Mexicas	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Orient → OCHNA	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
APX → NCJ	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
PCC1 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SEA → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
APX → CT2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
PVCS → KTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AAC4 / PCC1 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
AAC / VCS → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AAC4 / PCC1 → CSE / CSE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
AAC / VCS → CSE / CSE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PCC1 → CIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SEA → CIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
APX → CSE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
PVCS → CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WC2 / TP8	Direct	2-4 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
TP7 → PH3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TP7 → SE8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
TP7 → GOEX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
TP7 → IA1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
USX → PH3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EX1 / USX → TR1 / SE8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	APL, Maersk
USX → GOEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
USX → IA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
HEDE - HDS3 → IA9	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WC5 / TP7 → BS5 / A14	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
USX → A14	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
HEDE - HDS3 → SE8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
HEDE - HDS3 → PH3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WC5 / TP7 → BS1 / A04	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
USX → A04	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TP6 → PHI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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