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

The shortest shipping time by sea between New Zealand and China is 14 days 18h. Ships depart from Tauranga (NZTRG) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Tauranga (NZTRG) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 14 days 18h later. These services are operated by Maersk, ANL and ONE.

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

The quickest flight from New Zealand to China takes around 12hrs. Flights depart from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

How often do planes fly between New Zealand and China?

Scheduled flights between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air, Singapore Airlines and China Airlines and the typical transit time is around 12hrs.

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

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 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 12hrs. Singapore Airlines operates on this route.

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

The distance between New Zealand and China by cargo ship is 5,266 Nautical Miles (9,753 Kilometres / 6,060 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tauranga (NZTRG) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

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

The distance between New Zealand and China by air is around 9,310 Kilometres (5,785 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

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

917kg 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from New Zealand to China?

401kg 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.

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12hrs, Every 1-2 days

401kg CO₂e

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14 days 18h, 2-4 times a week

917kg CO₂e

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New Zealand to China by Air freight

The quickest way to get from New Zealand to China by plane will take about 12hrs and departs from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrives into Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. China Southern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Auckland International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

AKL

Departs from

CAN

12hrs: Every 1-2 days

9,310 km
5,785 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

401kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+4 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
China Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others

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Cargo flights

Auckland International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

AKL

Departs from

PVG

12h 10m: 1-2 times a day

9,379 km
5,828 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

403kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+4 others
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Most frequent

Auckland International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

Departs from

AKL

Departs from

XMN

19h 10m: 2-4 times a day

9,673 km
6,011 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

427kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
China Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others

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Air routes from New Zealand to China

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New Zealand to China by Container ship

The quickest way to get from New Zealand to China by ship will take about 14 days 18h and departs from Tauranga (NZTRG) and arrives into Shanghai (CNSHG). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Tauranga to Shanghai

Port of loading

NZTRG

Port of loading

CNSHG

14 days 18h: 2-4 times a week

9,753 km
6,060 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

917kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Northern Star	Direct	1-2 times a week	Maersk, CMA CGM, Samudera, MSC, ZIM
ANZEX / CNS / NCS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL, PIL, OOCL, CNC Line, COSCO, CMA CGM, NPDL
JKN / ANZL / JSTAR / NZJ	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, HSUD, OOCL
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Cargo flights

Tauranga to Qingdao

Port of loading

NZTRG

Port of loading

CNQDG

18 days 13h: Every few hours

11,334 km
7,043 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.1t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JKN → CJ24	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
→ Santana	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Northern Star → PEX2 / AC6/PEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
→ Aztec	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Northern Star →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
→ CBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ Mexicas	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Northern Star → AC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
→	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CNS → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ANZEX →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
KIXANL / NZS → CIMEX7 / MEX / ME5 / CSG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, PIL, OOCL, COSCO
KIXANL / NZS → MEX / AEM2 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
→ SA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
KIXANL / NZS → FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
JKN → CJ24	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Northern Star → NEOASAS / ASE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, ZIM
→ Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, MSC
NZS → GCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL
NZS → RS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, OOCL
KIXANL / NZS → ASEA2 / EAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
KIXANL / NZS → ASAFGR / WAX4 / WAF4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
KIXANL / NZS → SW2 / WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
NZS →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
KIXANL / NZS → CIMEX1 / MEX4 / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
KIXANL / NZS → MEX2 / AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
JKN → A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NZJ → KCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JKN → FCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JKN → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JSTAR →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NZJ → NAX / AUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
NZJ → PN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JSTAR → TP5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JKN → AAC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NZJ → CAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JKN → WSA4 / TLP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ANZEX / CNS → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
CNS → WSA5 / TLP5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
NCS → WS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
ANZEX → CBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ANZEX / CNS → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL, CNC Line, COSCO, CMA CGM
JKN / ANZL / JSTAR → CAX1 / JCS / ASCA / AC6/PEX2 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, HSUD, OOCL
JKN / JSTAR → WSA5 / TLP5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, COSCO, OOCL
NZJ → AME1 / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
JKN → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JSTAR → AC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Ocean routes from New Zealand to China

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New Zealand to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Auckland International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Cargo flights

Auckland International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Most frequent

Auckland International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

New Zealand to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tauranga to Shanghai

Cargo flights

Tauranga to Qingdao

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