Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Miami and Shanghai is 40 days 9h. Ships depart from Miami (USMIA) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Miami and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Miami (USMIA) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 40 days 9h later. These services are operated by ZIM, MSC and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Miami to Shanghai takes around 2 days 2h. Flights depart from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Miami and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 2 days 2h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Miami and Shanghai. Cargo flights depart from Miami International Airport (MIA) and arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 2 days 8h. Cathay Pacific operates Boeing 747-8F Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Miami to Shanghai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Miami and Shanghai by cargo ship is 10,221 Nautical Miles (18,929 Kilometres / 11,762 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Miami (USMIA) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Miami to Shanghai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Miami and Shanghai by air is around 15,711 Kilometres (9,763 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.13t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Miami 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.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Miami to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

619kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Miami 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.

Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 757-300+2 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Cathay PacificF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Swiss	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Virgin Atlantic	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
British Airways	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A380-800+2 others
LufthansaF	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
Air France	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Turkish AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330 Freighter+3 others
Qatar AirwaysF	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
China AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
Cathay PacificF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A321+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
ZIM	Every 2-4 weeks	TASMAN+4 others
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC ADELAIDE+57 others
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk Sana+29 others
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