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 16h. Ships depart from Tauranga (NZTRG) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 2-4 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 2-4 times a week from Tauranga (NZTRG) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 15 days 16h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CNC Line, COSCO, MSC, COSCO, ANL, COSCO, PIL, ONE, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, PIL, OOCL, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, CNC Line, Maersk, ANL, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, PIL, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO and CMA CGM.

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 50m. 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 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Korean Air and China Airlines and the typical transit time is around 11h 50m.

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 50m. 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 9,310 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

952kg 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	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Hainan Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	2-4 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	CMA CGM, Maersk, Samudera, MSC
ANZEX / CNS / NCS / ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line, PIL, ANL, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, NPDL
JKN / JSTAR / NZJ / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, OOCL
Wallaby	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC
CNS → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ANZEX / CNS → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1 / CMA - PEX2 \| COSCO - CAX1 \| HL - JCS \| OOCL - TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
JKN → SKT5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ANZEX / CNS / NCS → SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 / ES1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
NZJ → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NZJ → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JSTAR / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN → JP1 / A06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CNS / NCS → WSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, PIL
CNS / NCS → WSA2 / WS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, COSCO
ANZEX / CNS → SAX / AWE4 / ECX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
JKN → SKS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JSTAR / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN → JP1 / A06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
JSTAR → GFS - CSC \| HA - SIS2 \| SILMAR - FI1 \| SKR - SIS2 \| TSL - AIS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
JSTAR → IA88	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JSTAR → IA88	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS → MCT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CNC Line
JSTAR → HP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ANZ → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL
JSTAR → IA5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JKN → CNS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
KIXANL / NZS → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
NZJ / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN → AME1 / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
JKN → AAC4 / PCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ANP / OC1 → CAT / EMC - CAT \| HL - CAT \| PIL - STA \| SINO - CAT \| TSL - CAT \| YML - CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
JKN → AK6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NZS → CIX2 / CSE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL, OOCL
JKN → EPNW / PNW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
KIXANL / NZS → CIMEX6 / MEX5 / ME4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
NZS → PMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
KIXANL / ANL - KIX \| CMA - KIXANL \| COSCO - NZS \| OOCL - NZS \| PIL - NZS → BBX2 / CNC - BBX2 \| SITC - CBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, CNC Line

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Northern Star / ML - Northern Star	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk, Samudera, MSC
ANZEX / CNS / NCS / ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, CNC Line, PIL, ANL, OOCL, COSCO, NPDL
KIX / KIXANL / NZS → JKN / JSTAR / NZJ / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN	Direct	1-2 times a week	COSCO, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ANL, CMA CGM, OOCL, PIL
Wallaby	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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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

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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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Tauranga to Shanghai

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Napier to Shanghai

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