How long does it take to ship a container from Seattle to Shanghai by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Seattle and Shanghai is 21 days 15h. Ships depart from Seattle (USSEA) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Seattle and Shanghai?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Seattle (USSEA) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 21 days 15h later. These services are operated by SM Line, CMA CGM, COSCO, SM Line, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, SM Line, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, SM Line, MSC, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, Evergreen, OOCL, OOCL, Evergreen and OOCL.

How long does it take to send cargo from Seattle to Shanghai by air freight?

The quickest flight from Seattle to Shanghai takes around 12h 41m. Flights depart from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

How often do planes fly between Seattle and Shanghai?

Scheduled flights between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, EVA Air, Hainan Airlines, United Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 12h 41m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Seattle and Shanghai?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Seattle and Shanghai. Cargo flights depart from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 12h 41m. China Airlines and EVA Air operates on this route.

What is the distance between Seattle to Shanghai by ship?

The distance between Seattle and Shanghai by cargo ship is 6,737 Nautical Miles (12,477 Kilometres / 7,753 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Seattle (USSEA) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

What is the distance between Seattle to Shanghai by air?

The distance between Seattle and Shanghai by air is around 9,767 Kilometres (6,069 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Seattle to Shanghai by sea?

1.21t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Seattle to Shanghai. 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 Seattle to Shanghai?

626kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Seattle to Shanghai. 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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Seattle to Shanghai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Seattle to Shanghai by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Seattle to Shanghai by plane will take about 12h 41m and departs from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and arrives into Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Delta Air Lines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

SEA

Departs from

PVG

12h 41m: Every 1-2 days

9,198 km
5,716 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

310kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+3 others
China AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
EVA AirFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+5 others
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Philippine Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+3 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+4 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+6 others

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Closest airports

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Departs from

SEA

Departs from

SHA

21h 32m: 2-4 times a week

9,767 km
6,069 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

626kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Air routes from Seattle to Shanghai

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Seattle to Shanghai by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Seattle to Shanghai by ship will take about 21 days 15h and departs from Seattle (USSEA) and arrives into Shanghai (CNSHG). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. SM Line is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Seattle to Shanghai

Port of loading

USSEA

Port of loading

CNSHG

21 days 15h: 1-2 times a week

12,477 km
7,753 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.21t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PNS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
MPNW → CKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PNS → VTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
MPNW → EAS - BUSAN-KWANGYANG-SHANGHAI-NINGBO \| POCEAN - BS9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
OPNW / PNW1 → CTI1 / CIS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
CPV / PE2 / PNW5 → AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PNS → SHX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
CPV / PE2 / PNW5 → AAC2 / CPS / PCN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PNW1 → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
CPV / PE2 / PNW5 → AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
DAH → KMTC - CVT \| ONE - CTS \| SINO - CTX \| TSL - CVT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CPNW / MPNW / PNW2 → PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / CPX3 + PCS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
MPNW → AK23	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
DAH / OPNW → SHAKA2 / ZAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CPV / PE2 / PNW5 → ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CPV / PE2 / PNW5 → CEN / PCN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
OPNW / PNW1 → JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
MSC - Chinook \| ZIM - ZNP → WC4	Transshipment	N/A	Hapag-Lloyd
OPNW / PNW1 → WSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
MPNW → AK6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PNW1 → TCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Chinook → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PNS → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
CALEX → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PNW1 → CTE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PNW1 → MCT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
OPNW / PNW1 → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
OPNW / PNW1 → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
DAH / OPNW / PNW1 → NWX / EPNW / TPN / PNW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
OPNW / PNW1 → JKN	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
DAH / OPNW / PNW1 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
OPNW → CTW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PNW1 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PNW1 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
PNW1 → HDT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
DAH / OPNW / PNW1 → ANZEX / CNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
DAH / OPNW / PNW1 → SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
PNW1 → NSB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PNW1 → CHL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL

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Most frequent

Tacoma to Shanghai

Port of loading

USTIW

Port of loading

CNSHG

22 days 16h: 2-4 times a week

10,452 km
6,494 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.01t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PN3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
PN3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, ONE
FP2 / Griffin	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, MSC, ONE
WC4 / TP5	Direct	N/A	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WC4 / TP5	Direct	N/A	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NWX / EPNW / TPN / PNW3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PN3 → PS5 / VSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, ONE
PN3 → CKL - KTX \| KMTC - KTX \| POCEAN - KTX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
PN3 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, ONE
PN3 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, ONE
PN3 → KVX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
PN3 → CA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
PN3 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PN3 → KIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
PN3 → KCI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PN3 → NW2 / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
PN3 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
PN3 → SAC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PN3 → RCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PN3 → SA5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
PN3 → KCS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PN3 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PN3 → KCS / KCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE
PN3 → FIM / IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
PN3 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, ONE
PN3 → CTP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PN3 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, ONE
PN3 → MD3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, ONE
PN3 → CTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PN3 → CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
PN3 → KCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PN3 → NW3 / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
PN3 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
PN3 → A1X / AUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
PN3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, ONE
PN3 → KCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PN3 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, ONE
PN3 → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, ONE
PN3 → SA6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming

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Ocean routes from Seattle to Shanghai

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Air Freight

12h 41m, Every 1-2 days

310kg CO₂e

Container Ship

21 days 15h, 1-2 times a week

1.21t CO₂e

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There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Seattle (USSEA) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 21 days 15h later. These services are operated by SM Line, CMA CGM, COSCO, SM Line, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, SM Line, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, SM Line, MSC, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, Evergreen, OOCL, OOCL, Evergreen and OOCL.
Scheduled flights between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, EVA Air, Hainan Airlines, United Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 12h 41m.

Seattle to Shanghai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Seattle to Shanghai by Air freight

Quickest air route

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Closest airports

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Seattle to Shanghai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Seattle to Shanghai

Most frequent

Tacoma to Shanghai

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