How long does it take to ship a container from New York to Shenzhen by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between New York and Shenzhen is 42 days 6h. Ships depart from New York (USNYC) and arrive at Shekou (CNSHK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between New York and Shenzhen?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from New York (USNYC) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 42 days 6h later. These services are operated by COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen, Evergreen, ONE, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ONE, ONE, Maersk, ONE, COSCO, ONE, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ONE and ONE.

How long does it take to send cargo from New York to Shenzhen by air freight?

The quickest flight from New York to Shenzhen takes around 17h 20m. Flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

How often do planes fly between New York and Shenzhen?

Scheduled flights between John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Cathay Pacific, China Cargo Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Lufthansa, Korean Air, Swiss, EVA Air, China Airlines, Finnair, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Asiana Airlines and the typical transit time is around 17h 20m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between New York and Shenzhen?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between New York and Shenzhen. Cargo flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 17h 20m. Cathay Pacific, China Cargo Airlines, EVA Air, China Airlines and Asiana Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between New York to Shenzhen by ship?

The distance between New York and Shenzhen by cargo ship is 11,946 Nautical Miles (22,123 Kilometres / 13,747 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New York (USNYC) and Yantian (CNYTN).

What is the distance between New York to Shenzhen by air?

The distance between New York and Shenzhen by air is around 13,121 Kilometres (8,153 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from New York to Shenzhen by sea?

2.03t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from New York to Shenzhen. 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 New York to Shenzhen?

952kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from New York to Shenzhen. 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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New York to Shenzhen By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from New York, United States to Shenzhen, China by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

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Air Freight

17h 20m, 2-4 times a day

654kg CO₂e

Container Ship

42 days 6h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.9t CO₂e

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New York to Shenzhen by Air freight

The quickest way to get from New York to Shenzhen by plane will take about 17h 20m and departs from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrives into Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Cathay Pacific is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a day.

Quickest air route

John F Kennedy International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Departs from

JFK

Departs from

HKG

17h 20m: 2-4 times a day

12,987 km
8,069 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

654kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay PacificFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+2 others
China Cargo AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
All Nippon Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-600+3 others
Korean Air	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+3 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
EVA AirFreighter	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
China AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Finnair	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Asiana AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Airbus A350-900+3 others

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Closest airports

John F Kennedy International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Departs from

JFK

Departs from

SZX

23h 30m: 2-4 times a week

13,121 km
8,153 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

952kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Atlas Air	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200LR+2 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A340-600+2 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
EVA AirFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747+7 others
China AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
SaudiaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+2 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others

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New York to Shenzhen by Container ship

The quickest way to get from New York to Shenzhen by ship will take about 42 days 6h and departs from New York (USNYC) and arrives into Shekou (CNSHK). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. COSCO is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

New York to Shekou

Port of loading

USNYC

Port of loading

CNSHK

42 days 6h: Every 1-2 weeks

22,586 km
14,034 mi.

1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.9t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AMERXL / NEWS → M2X / WSA6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2 → CIMEX1 / MEX4 / AMA / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
VESPUCCI / AWE1 → BMX / CNC - BMX \| COSCO - BMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
NUE → RCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2 → IEX / FCS / FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
VESPUCCI / AWE1 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
US1 → KMTC - KCM3 \| ONE - KCS \| YML - KCX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
VESPUCCI / NUE → JFX / EMC - JFX \| HA - SGX2 \| SKR - SGX2 \| TSL - CME \| XPF - JFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2 → SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
EC3 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / ECC2 → AS1 / CPX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
EC3 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2 → MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AWE1 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
VESPUCCI → WAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CAGML/IBX → PEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EC3 → JS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EC3 → KCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
TP11 → SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EC3 → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
AMERXL / NEWS → PEX2 / CAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
EC3 → KCS / KCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / ECC2 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
VESPUCCI → CNC - KCI \| NMSUNG - KCI \| ONE - KCI \| SITC - CMI3 \| TSL - KCI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
EC3 → FL2 / SX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
EC3 → MD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming

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Closest seaports

New York to Yantian

Port of loading

USNYC

Port of loading

CNYTN

43 days 14h: Every 1-2 days

22,123 km
13,747 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

2.03t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EC1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
Emerald / ZXB	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
AA7	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Hapag-Lloyd
Albatros	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
America / Z7S	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
SAX / AWE4 / ECX1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
NUE → NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
TP11 → SH3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EC3 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
TP11 → IA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NUE → NEAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
US1 / TP11 → TSX / A16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Ecumed → TP15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AWE1 → GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2 → MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Albatros → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
US1 → VCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
USA to SAEC String 1 → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUSEC 2 → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USA to SAEC String 1 → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EC3 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
EC1 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
INDUSA / MSC - INDUSA → Amberjack / ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
NEWS → WSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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More about shipping cargo and freight from New York to Shenzhen by Air, Ocean and Road

Scheduled flights between John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Cathay Pacific, China Cargo Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Lufthansa, Korean Air, Swiss, EVA Air, China Airlines, Finnair, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Asiana Airlines and the typical transit time is around 17h 20m.
Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between New York and Shenzhen. Cargo flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 17h 20m. Cathay Pacific, China Cargo Airlines, EVA Air, China Airlines and Asiana Airlines operates on this route.

New York to Shenzhen By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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New York to Shenzhen by Air freight

Quickest air route

John F Kennedy International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Closest airports

John F Kennedy International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

New York to Shenzhen by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

New York to Shekou

Closest seaports

New York to Yantian

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