Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Lyon and Chengdu is 36 days 14h. Ships depart from Vado Ligure (ITVDL) and arrive at Qinzhou (CNQZH) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Lyon and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Vado Ligure (ITVDL) and arrive into Qinzhou (CNQZH) around 36 days 14h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Lyon to Chengdu takes around 20h 59m. Flights depart from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Lyon and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 20h 59m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Lyon and Chengdu. Cargo flights depart from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 20h 59m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Lyon to Chengdu by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lyon and Chengdu by cargo ship is 13,107 Nautical Miles (24,274 Kilometres / 15,083 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Vado Ligure (ITVDL) and Qinzhou (CNQZH).

Question 7

What is the distance between Lyon to Chengdu by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lyon and Chengdu by air is around 8,367 Kilometres (5,199 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.31t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Lyon 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 Lyon to Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

465kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Lyon 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
LufthansaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SE2 → SA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 → SA2	Transshipment	N/A	Hapag-Lloyd
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