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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Munich and Shanghai is 31 days 20h. Ships depart from Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Munich and Shanghai?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 31 days 20h later. These services are operated by Bahri, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC, ONE, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC, MSC, Maersk, OOCL, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM and Maersk.

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

The quickest flight from Munich to Shanghai takes around 11hrs. Flights depart from Munich Airport (MUC) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

How often do planes fly between Munich and Shanghai?

Scheduled flights between Munich Airport (MUC) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air China, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Air China, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air France, Emirates, Thai Airways, British Airways and All Nippon Airways and the typical transit time is around 11hrs.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Munich and Shanghai. Cargo flights depart from Munich Airport (MUC) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 11hrs. Qatar Airways operates on this route.

What is the distance between Munich to Shanghai by ship?

The distance between Munich and Shanghai by cargo ship is 12,382 Nautical Miles (22,931 Kilometres / 14,249 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Hamburg (DEHAM) and Taicang (CNTAG).

What is the distance between Munich to Shanghai by air?

The distance between Munich and Shanghai by air is around 8,807 Kilometres (5,473 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Munich Airport (MUC) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

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

1.82t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Munich 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.

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

599kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Munich 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.

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Munich to Shanghai by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Munich to Shanghai by plane will take about 11hrs and departs from Munich Airport (MUC) and arrives into Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. Air China is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Munich Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

MUC

Departs from

PVG

11hrs: 1-2 times a day

8,788 km
5,461 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

355kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Austrian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+4 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+5 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-200+8 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A318+6 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+4 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others

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Closest airports

Munich Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Departs from

MUC

Departs from

SHA

18hrs: Every 1-2 days

8,807 km
5,473 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

599kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+7 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
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Munich to Shanghai by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Munich to Shanghai by ship will take about 31 days 20h and departs from Bremerhaven (DEBRV) and arrives into Shanghai (CNSHG). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Bahri is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing n/a.

Quickest ocean route

Bremerhaven to Shanghai

Port of loading

DEBRV

Port of loading

CNSHG

31 days 20h: Every 1-2 weeks

19,955 km
12,400 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.15t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Far East	Direct	N/A	Bahri
NE1 / AE2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FE6 / Swan	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FE6 / Swan	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - AEGEAN SEA \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC → AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SAFRAN1 → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC to SAF → Silk	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AT1 / AL2 → FE4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
Montreal Express 1 → Silk	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
SAX / SAECS → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
CAX → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CAE → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SL1 → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - AEGEAN SEA \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC → AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Mexico Gulf Express → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ECUADOR-NWC-USA → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EME / SLB → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
GEX1 → AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - AEGEAN SEA \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC → AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AL2 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SL1 → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AL2 / TA1 → US2 / TP12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Closest seaports

Hamburg to Taicang

Port of loading

DEHAM

Port of loading

CNTAG

51 days 13h: Every 2-4 weeks

22,931 km
14,249 mi.

1 transfer
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.82t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
OCR → SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
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Most frequent

Hamburg to Shanghai

Port of loading

DEHAM

Port of loading

CNSHG

36 days 17h: 2-4 times a week

26,550 km
16,498 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.06t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
FE4 / Silk	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, MSC, Yang Ming
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - AEGEAN SEA \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC → AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
OCR → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SAFRAN1 → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Israel Express → Silk	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AES → Silk	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
OCR → MEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FEMEX1 → MEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IEX / ME2 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FAL8 → SEAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CLX → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AEU9 / LL7 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CES → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEU9 / LL7 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CES → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CAX → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FE1 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
CES / LL7 → CIX4 / CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
ME2 → BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AEU9 / CES / LL7 → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
LL7 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FE1 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
IEX / ME2 → SE1 / AE12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FE1 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AEU9 / LL7 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FE1 → SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FE6 → CIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE1 → EA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Ocean routes from Munich to Shanghai

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Air Freight

11hrs, 1-2 times a day

355kg CO₂e

Container Ship

31 days 20h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.15t CO₂e

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Munich to Shanghai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Munich to Shanghai by Air freight

Quickest air route

Munich Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Closest airports

Munich Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Munich to Shanghai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Bremerhaven to Shanghai

Closest seaports

Hamburg to Taicang

Most frequent

Hamburg to Shanghai

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