How long does it take to ship a container from Qingdao to Cardiff by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Qingdao and Cardiff is 39 days 18h. Ships depart from Qingdao (CNQDG) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Qingdao and Cardiff?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Qingdao (CNQDG) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 39 days 18h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO, Maersk, MSC, MSC, MSC, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk and CMA CGM.

How long does it take to send cargo from Qingdao to Cardiff by air freight?

The quickest flight from Qingdao to Cardiff takes around 11h 52m. Flights depart from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

How often do planes fly between Qingdao and Cardiff?

Scheduled flights between Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air, China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and All Nippon Airways and the typical transit time is around 11h 52m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Qingdao and Cardiff?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Qingdao and Cardiff. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Qingdao to Cardiff by ship?

The distance between Qingdao and Cardiff by cargo ship is 16,219 Nautical Miles (30,038 Kilometres / 18,665 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Qingdao (CNQDG) and Southampton (GBSOU).

What is the distance between Qingdao to Cardiff by air?

The distance between Qingdao and Cardiff by air is around 8,697 Kilometres (5,404 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Qingdao to Cardiff by sea?

2.58t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Qingdao to Cardiff. 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 Qingdao to Cardiff?

588kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Qingdao to Cardiff. 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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11h 52m, 2-4 times a week

588kg CO₂e

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39 days 18h, 1-2 times a week

976kg CO₂e

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Qingdao to Cardiff by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Qingdao to Cardiff by plane will take about 11h 52m and departs from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and arrives into London Heathrow Airport (LHR). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Capital Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Departs from

TAO

Departs from

LHR

11h 52m: 2-4 times a week

8,697 km
5,404 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

588kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Capital Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+4 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+5 others
Shenzhen Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300+1 others

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Most frequent

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Departs from

TAO

Departs from

LGW

20h 11m: 1-2 times a day

9,866 km
6,131 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

528kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+4 others
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A321neo+5 others
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Qingdao to Cardiff by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Qingdao to Cardiff by ship will take about 39 days 18h and departs from Qingdao (CNQDG) and arrives into London Gateway Port (GBLGP). There are vessels departing 1-2 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

Qingdao to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

CNQDG

Port of loading

GBLGP

39 days 18h: 1-2 times a week

26,669 km
16,572 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

976kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE4 / AE5	Direct	1-2 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE4 / AE5 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Santana → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dragon → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA9 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Pertiwi → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SE3 / AE15 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AWA / FEW6 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Bengal → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AGX / FM1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SA1 / COSCO - ZAX3 \| EMC - FAX \| GSL - SA1 \| HL - SA1 \| ONE - SAC \| OOCL - SAF3 \| PIL - FAX \| ZIM - SA1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE4 / AE5 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FEW3 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CNC - KCS \| COSCO - NIS1 \| EMC - NSI \| ONE - CID \| OOCL - CIP2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Lion → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PEX2 → NEFWI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CUL - AM1 \| GFS - FMS \| MARSA - FEM1 \| SLS - 5CX \| UNIG - UGL → AE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
PEX2 / CAX1 / JCS / TLC1 → WCC / EWX / SWX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
WC2 / TP8 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Pertiwi → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dolphin → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FEW3 → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PEX2 / CAX1 / JCS / TLC1 → WCC / EWX / SWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
PEX2 → NEFWI	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
WC2 / TP8 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ACSA1 / WSA4 / TLP2 → WCC / EWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL

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Closest seaports

Qingdao to Southampton

Port of loading

CNQDG

Port of loading

GBSOU

66 days 6h: Every 1-2 weeks

30,038 km
18,665 mi.

Direct
7 stops

Estimated emissions

2.58t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FE3 / Condor	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming
CID → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NIS1 / NSI / CIP2 / CNC - KCS \| COSCO - NIS1 \| EMC - NSI \| ONE - CID \| OOCL - CIP2 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
NCI → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CIX2 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Pertiwi → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
PN3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
FE5 / Lion → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1 → CALFB / ELSA / ATW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1 → CALFB / ELSA / ATW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
WAX / CMA - WAX \| ML - FEW3 → FAL1 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM
APRANL2 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
KCS2 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
A1X / AUE → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
CIMEX1 / MEX4 / AMA / ME1 / OCEAN - MEA1 \|\| CMA - CIMEX1 \| COSCO - MEX4 \| EMC - AMA \| OOCL - ME1 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Carioca → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE3 / Condor → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming
HKH → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1 → CALFB / ELSA / ATW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
CID → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
GLX / AG2 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE
NCI → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Clanga → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Pertiwi → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Qingdao to Cardiff by Air freight

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Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Most frequent

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Qingdao to Cardiff by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Qingdao to London Gateway Port

Closest seaports

Qingdao to Southampton

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