Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Los Angeles and Chengdu is 17 days 2h. Ships depart from Los Angeles (USLAX) and arrive at Nansha (CNNSA) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Los Angeles (USLAX) and arrive into Nansha (CNNSA) around 17 days 2h later. These services are operated by Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Evergreen, ONE, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, SLS, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, TS Lines, Maersk, ZIM, ONE, Evergreen, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, TS Lines, Maersk, Evergreen and ONE.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Los Angeles to Chengdu takes around 17h 22m. Flights depart from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arrive at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Los Angeles and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Sichuan Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Air China, EVA Air, Xiamen Air, Air China, China Airlines and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 17h 22m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Los Angeles and Chengdu. Cargo flights depart from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 21h 58m. Cathay Pacific operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Los Angeles and Chengdu by cargo ship is 6,500 Nautical Miles (12,039 Kilometres / 7,481 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Los Angeles (USLAX) and Nansha (CNNSA).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Los Angeles and Chengdu by air is around 11,645 Kilometres (7,236 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

780kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Los Angeles to Chengdu. 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 Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

868kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Los Angeles to Chengdu. 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
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others
Air China	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300+1 others
EVA Air	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Xiamen Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Air China	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777 Freighter+5 others
China Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Atlas Air	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-200LR+2 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+8 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777 Freighter+9 others
Air China	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300+4 others
Air China	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777 Freighter+5 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8+1 others
Cathay PacificFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
HDS3 / HEDE - HDS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, HEDE, Gold Star
PEARL / AAS2 / PRX / CP1 / PCS1	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
WC1 / TP6	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
PEARL / AAS2 / PRX / CP1 / PCS1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE, OOCL
PEARL / AAS2 / PRX → JPI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
PRX → NSA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
AAS2 / PRX / CP1 / PCS1 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAS / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
TP6 → IA7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
US2 / TP12 → AWA / FEW6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
TP12 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PEARL → CNC - CS1 \| WHL - CS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
HEDE - HDS → 5CX / CUL - AM1 \| GFS - FMS \| MARSA - FEM1 \| SLS - 5CX \| UNIG - UGL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, SLS
TP12 → FEW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
HEDE - HDS → SAE / CA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SLS, TS Lines
TP12 → SH2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
HEDE - HDS → FEW6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
HEDE - HDS → EAD / EMC - AEF2 \| ESL - FNX \| GFS - FAD \| INTERA - IEA \| KMTC - EAX1 \| RCL - REA1 \| TSL - EAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, TS Lines
HEDE - HDS → RCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
HEDE - HDS → FEW3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ZX2 → ZAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
CP1 → TVH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PRX → NSD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
PEARL / AAS2 / PRX / PCS1 → ACSA2 / WSA3 / TLP1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
EXX → WAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
HEDE - HDS → HP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
TP12 → IA88	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
HEDE - HDS → IA88	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
TP12 → IA9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AAS2 / PRX / PCS1 → JCV / JCV1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
HEDE - HDS → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
TP7 → IA88	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PRX → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AAS2 / PRX / CP1 / PCS1 → SEA / PVCS / CP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WC1 / TP6	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
PS4 → PS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / CP4 / PCS2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE, OOCL
ZX2 → ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
PEARL / AAS2 / PRX / PCS1 → NWX / EPNW / ANP / PNW3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PEARL / AAS2 / PRX / CP1 / PCS1 → GEX / AAS3 / HTW / CP4 / PCS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PEARL / AAS2 / PRX / PCS1 → DAH / OPNW / PNW1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PEARL / AAS2 / PRX / PCS1 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AAS2 / PCS1 → SEA3 / PSX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
US2 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
US2 → NAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
US2 / TP12 → ASE / NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
US2 / TP12 → US3 / TP15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
HEDE - HDS → AE11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
HEDE - HDS → JSTAR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
HEDE - HDS → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
TP12 → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
HEDE - HDS → TP15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
PRX → NCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
HEDE - HDS → NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
PEARL / AAS2 / PRX / PCS1 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL

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