Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Namibia to China by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Namibia and China is 27 days 22h. Ships depart from Walvis Bay (NAWVB) and arrive at Qingdao (CNQDG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Namibia and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Walvis Bay (NAWVB) and arrive into Qingdao (CNQDG) around 27 days 22h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, OOCL, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Namibia to China by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Namibia to China takes around 21h 10m. Flights depart from Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and arrive at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Namibia and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 21h 10m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Namibia and China?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Namibia and China. Cargo flights depart from Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 21h 56m. Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Namibia to China by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Namibia and China by cargo ship is 8,934 Nautical Miles (16,546 Kilometres / 10,281 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Walvis Bay (NAWVB) and Qingdao (CNQDG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Namibia to China by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Namibia and China by air is around 11,388 Kilometres (7,076 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Namibia to China by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.45t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Namibia to China. 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 Namibia to China?

Accepted Answer

835kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Namibia to China. 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
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737 Freighter+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Boeing 737 Freighter+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ASAFGR / WAX4 / AWA / FEW6 / WAF4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO, OOCL
Carioca	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Carioca / MSC - Carioca	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
Carioca	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ASAFGR / WAX4 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
ASAFGR / WAX4 / WAF4 → FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
WAX4 / FEW6 / WAF4 → WAX3 / WAF3 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, COSCO, OOCL
MSC - Carioca → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AWA → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ASAFGR / WAX4 / WAF4 → IEX / FCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
ASAFGR / WAX4 / WAF4 → SEAS2 / ESA2 / TLA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Carioca → Jade	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ASAFGR / WAX4 / WAF4 → FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Carioca → Santana	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Jade	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
WAF4 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
Carioca → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Condor	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Dolphin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Dolphin	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
U8B → FEW3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Namibia to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Namibia to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Hosea Kutako International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Cargo flights

Hosea Kutako International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Namibia to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Walvis Bay to Qingdao

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