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 18 days 13h. Ships depart from Tauranga (NZTRG) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Tauranga (NZTRG) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 18 days 13h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, COSCO, ONE, Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, ONE, ONE, ONE, ANL, Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd and COSCO.

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 11h 40m. 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 1-2 times a day. 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 40m.

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 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 11h 40m. China Southern Airlines and 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 6,175 Nautical Miles (11,436 Kilometres / 7,106 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?

1.14t 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?

500kg 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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New Zealand to China by Air freight

The quickest way to get from New Zealand to China by plane will take about 11h 40m and departs from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrives into Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. China Southern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

Auckland International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

AKL

Departs from

CAN

11h 40m: 1-2 times a day

9,310 km
5,785 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

500kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

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

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Most frequent

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

402kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air New Zealand	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Hainan Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+5 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Qantas	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+4 others

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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 18 days 13h and departs from Tauranga (NZTRG) and arrives into Shanghai (CNSHG). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week 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

Tauranga to Shanghai

Port of loading

NZTRG

Port of loading

CNSHG

18 days 13h: 1-2 times a week

11,436 km
7,106 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.14t CO₂e (per TEU)

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	COSCO, OOCL, Maersk, CMA CGM, PIL, ANL, NPDL
JKN / JSTAR / NZJ / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Maersk, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
Northern Star / ML - Northern Star	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, ZIM, MSC, CMA CGM
ANZEX → KMTC - CVT \| SINO - CTX \| TSL - CVT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ANZEX / ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS → SAFRAN1 / Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
ANZEX / CNS / ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS → SHAKA2 / ZAX1 / SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Maersk, CMA CGM
JSTAR / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN → JP1 / A06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
CNS → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ANZEX / CNS → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
ANZEX / CNS / NCS → SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 / ES1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, PIL, OOCL, CMA CGM
CNS → CPV / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JSTAR → SINOL - NJ1 \| SITC - VTX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CNS → CPNW / PNW4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CNS → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CNS / NCS → WSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, PIL
CNS → CHL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CNS / NCS → WSA2 / WS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, PIL
ANZEX / CNS → SAX / AWE4 / ECX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
JKN → CKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JSTAR / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN → JP1 / A06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
JKN → SKT5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JKN → SKS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NZJ → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JSTAR → IA9	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
JKN → SKS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JKN → SKT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JSTAR → EMC - PCI \| HA - PCI \| SKR - PCI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NZJ → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NZJ → MD3 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NZJ → MD3 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ANZ → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL
JSTAR → HP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JKN → EAS - BUSAN-KWANGYANG-SHANGHAI-NINGBO \| POCEAN - BS9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NZJ / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN → AME1/TPM / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
JKN → MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Most frequent

Auckland to Shanghai

Port of loading

NZAKL

Port of loading

CNSHG

27 days 13h: 2-4 times a week

14,333 km
8,906 mi.

Direct
6 stops

Estimated emissions

1.37t CO₂e (per TEU)

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	COSCO, PIL, Maersk, OOCL, ANL, CMA CGM, NPDL
JKN / JSTAR / NZJ	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Maersk, ONE, OOCL
Northern Star / ML - Northern Star	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, ZIM, MSC
WAF2	Direct	N/A	Maersk
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
JSTAR → Northern Star	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WSN/PNW → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TTZ → ANZEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ANL
ANZEX / CNS / NCS / ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, PIL, Maersk, OOCL, ANL, CMA CGM, NPDL
JKN / JSTAR → CNS / ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Maersk, OOCL
PCX → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL
Eagle → Wallaby	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
OL1 → Wallaby	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Ocean routes from New Zealand to China

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Air Freight

11h 40m, 1-2 times a day

500kg CO₂e

Container Ship

18 days 13h, 1-2 times a week

1.14t CO₂e

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There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Tauranga (NZTRG) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 18 days 13h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, COSCO, ONE, Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, ONE, ONE, ONE, ANL, Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd and COSCO.

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

New Zealand to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Auckland International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Most frequent

Auckland International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

New Zealand to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tauranga to Shanghai

Most frequent

Auckland to Shanghai

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