How long does it take to ship a container from Miami to Guangzhou by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Miami and Guangzhou is 41 days 16h. Ships depart from Miami (USMIA) and arrive at Shekou (CNSHK) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Miami and Guangzhou?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Miami (USMIA) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 41 days 16h later. These services are operated by ZIM, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, Evergreen, CMA CGM, ZIM, MSC, MSC, Evergreen, COSCO and CMA CGM.

How long does it take to send cargo from Miami to Guangzhou by air freight?

The quickest flight from Miami to Guangzhou takes around 24h 47m. Flights depart from Miami International Airport (MIA) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

How often do planes fly between Miami and Guangzhou?

Scheduled flights between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Atlas Air, FedEx, Atlas Air, Atlas Air, Turkish Airlines, Cathay Pacific and China Airlines and the typical transit time is around 24h 47m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Miami and Guangzhou?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Miami and Guangzhou. Cargo flights depart from Miami International Airport (MIA) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 24h 47m. FedEx and China Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Miami to Guangzhou by ship?

The distance between Miami and Guangzhou by cargo ship is 11,036 Nautical Miles (20,439 Kilometres / 12,700 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Miami (USMIA) and Nansha (CNNSA).

What is the distance between Miami to Guangzhou by air?

The distance between Miami and Guangzhou by air is around 14,543 Kilometres (9,037 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Miami to Guangzhou by sea?

1.42t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Miami to Guangzhou. 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 Miami to Guangzhou?

1.1t CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Miami to Guangzhou. 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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24h 47m, Every 1-2 weeks

1.1t CO₂e

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41 days 16h, Every 2-4 weeks

1.49t CO₂e

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Miami to Guangzhou by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Miami to Guangzhou by plane will take about 24h 47m and departs from Miami International Airport (MIA) and arrives into Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). There are flights departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Atlas Air is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest air route

Miami International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

MIA

Departs from

CAN

24h 47m: Every 1-2 weeks

14,543 km
9,037 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.1t CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Atlas Air	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400+2 others
FedExFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Atlas Air	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400+1 others
Atlas Air	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Cathay Pacific	Daily	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
China AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Cargo flights

Miami International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Departs from

MIA

Departs from

SZX

24h 53m: Every 1-2 weeks

14,590 km
9,066 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

865kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Atlas AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400+2 others
China AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
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Miami to Guangzhou by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Miami to Guangzhou by ship will take about 41 days 16h and departs from Miami (USMIA) and arrives into Shekou (CNSHK). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. ZIM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Miami to Shekou

Port of loading

USMIA

Port of loading

CNSHK

41 days 16h: Every 2-4 weeks

20,457 km
12,712 mi.

1 transfer
4 stops

Estimated emissions

1.49t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZNS → CI3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
Empire → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Empire / ZNS → Carioca / MSC - Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
Empire → Tiger	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Empire → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CBX → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Empire → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Empire → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CBX → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CBX / AWE7 / ECC3 → KTX1 / COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
ZNS → CI4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
Empire → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Empire / ZNS → Carioca / MSC - Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
CBX → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AWE7 / ECC3 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CBX / AWE7 / ECC3 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL

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Closest seaports

Miami to Nansha

Port of loading

USMIA

Port of loading

CNNSA

43 days 14h: Every 1-2 weeks

20,439 km
12,700 mi.

1 transfer
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.42t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Empire → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Empire → AFL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CBX → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AWE7 / ECC3 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CBX / AWE7 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
Empire → Dolphin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CBX / AWE7 → CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CBX → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Empire / ZNS → Panda / ZAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
CBX → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Empire → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lone Star Express → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CBX → CNC - BBX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CBX → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
AWE7 → CI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CBX → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CBX → CNC - CS1 \| WHL - CS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Empire → AFL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
CBX / AWE7 / ECC3 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CBX / AWE7 / ECC3 / OCEAN - USEC8 \|\| CMA - CBX \| COSCO - AWE7 \| EMC - CBX \| OOCL - ECC3 → MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 / OCEAN - MED2 \|\| CMA - MEX \| COSCO - AEM2 \| EMC - MEX1 \| OOCL - WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Empire → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Empire → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Most frequent

Miami to Yantian

Port of loading

USMIA

Port of loading

CNYTN

41 days 17h: 1-2 times a week

26,064 km
16,195 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

2.21t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Lone Star Express / ZSL / MSC - Lone Star Express \| ZIM - ZSL	Direct	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, MSC, Maersk, Gold Star
CBX / AWE7 / ECC3 / OCEAN - USEC8 \|\| CMA - CBX \| COSCO - AWE7 \| EMC - CBX \| OOCL - ECC3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Empire / ZNS → Amberjack / ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
ZGT → ZCP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
Empire → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lone Star Express → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Empire → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CBX / AWE7 / ECC3 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Empire → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CBX / AWE7 / ECC3 / OCEAN - USEC8 \|\| CMA - CBX \| COSCO - AWE7 \| EMC - CBX \| OOCL - ECC3 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL

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Miami to Guangzhou by Air freight

Quickest air route

Miami International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Cargo flights

Miami International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Miami to Guangzhou by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Miami to Shekou

Closest seaports

Miami to Nansha

Most frequent

Miami to Yantian

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