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 15 days 14h. Ships depart from Tauranga (NZTRG) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Tauranga (NZTRG) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 15 days 14h later. These services are operated by ZIM, ANL, PIL, CMA CGM, OOCL, PIL, PIL and ANL.

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 57m. Flights depart from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between New Zealand and China?

Accepted Answer

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 11h 57m.

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 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 11h 57m. 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 5,266 Nautical Miles (9,753 Kilometres / 6,060 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 9,310 Kilometres (5,785 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

946kg 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

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.

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+3 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Northern Star / ML - Northern Star	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, CMA CGM, Samudera, Maersk, MSC
ANZEX / CNS / NCS / ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL, PIL, CNC Line, OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, NPDL
ANZEX / CNS / NCS → SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 / ES1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
ANZEX / CNS → SHAKA2 / ZAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CNS → CPNW / PNW4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
CNS / NCS → WSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, COSCO
CNS / NCS → WSA2 / WS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, COSCO
ANZ → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Northern Star / ML - Northern Star	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, CMA CGM, Samudera, Maersk, MSC
ANZEX / CNS / NCS / ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL, PIL, CNC Line, OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, NPDL
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New Zealand to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Auckland International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Auckland International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Quickest ocean route

Tauranga to Shanghai

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Napier to Shanghai

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