Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between New Zealand and China is 16 days 2h. Ships depart from Tauranga (NZTRG) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between New Zealand and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Tauranga (NZTRG) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 16 days 2h later. These services are operated by Maersk, CNC Line, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, COSCO, OOCL, OOCL, COSCO, PIL, ONE, PIL, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, ONE, OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO, ANL, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, CMA CGM, OOCL and COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from New Zealand to China takes around 11h 28m. Flights depart from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrive at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between New Zealand and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Hainan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, China Airlines and Korean Air and the typical transit time is around 11h 28m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between New Zealand and China. Cargo flights depart from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 11h 38m. China Southern Airlines and Singapore Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between New Zealand to China by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Zealand and China by cargo ship is 5,300 Nautical Miles (9,815 Kilometres / 6,099 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tauranga (NZTRG) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

What is the distance between New Zealand to China by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Zealand and China by air is around 9,214 Kilometres (5,725 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

926kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to China?

Accepted Answer

542kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from New Zealand 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
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air New Zealand	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Cathay Pacific	Daily	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Qantas	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Northern Star / ML - Northern Star	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, MSC, Samudera, ZIM
ANZEX / CNS / NCS / ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line, OOCL, ANL, PIL, CMA CGM, COSCO, NPDL
JKN / JSTAR / NZJ / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN	Direct	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ONE, COSCO, HEDE, OOCL
Wallaby	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CNS → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ANZEX / CNS → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
ANZEX / CNS / NCS → SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 / ES1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, PIL, CMA CGM, COSCO
JKN → SKT5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CNS / NCS → WSA2 / WS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, COSCO
NZJ → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CNS / NCS → WSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, COSCO
JSTAR / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN → JP1 / A06	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
JKN → SKS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NZJ → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ANZEX / CNS → SAX / AWE4 / ECX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
JSTAR / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN → JP1 / A06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
JSTAR → IA88	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JSTAR → HP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JKN → EAS - BUSAN-KWANGYANG-SHANGHAI-NINGBO \| POCEAN - BS9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KIXANL / NZS → FAL7 / AEU7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
JSTAR → IA5	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
JKN → AK23	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ANZ → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL
JSTAR / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN → AGX / FM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
JKN → AK6	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO
JSTAR → IA88	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
NZJ / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN → AME1/TPM / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
ANP → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ANE / ANS → CNS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
KIXANL / NZS → CIMEX6 / MEX5 / ME4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
NZS → CIX2 / CSE	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	OOCL, PIL
NZS → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ANZEX / CNS / NCS / ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line, COSCO, OOCL, ANL, PIL, CMA CGM, NPDL
JKN / JSTAR / NZJ / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ONE, COSCO, HEDE, OOCL
Northern Star / ML - Northern Star	Direct	2-4 times a week	Maersk, MSC, Samudera, ZIM
Wallaby	Direct	2-4 times a week	MSC
ANZ → ANZEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL
ANE / ANS → CNS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
ANE / ANS → JKN	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
WSN/PNW → CAT	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
OL1 → Koala	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
OL1 → Wallaby	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PCX → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL
WSN/PNW → CAT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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New Zealand to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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New Zealand to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Auckland International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

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Auckland International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Auckland International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

New Zealand to China by Container ship

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Tauranga to Shanghai

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Auckland to Shanghai

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