Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and London is 42 days 6h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and London?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 42 days 6h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shanghai to London takes around 12hrs. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shanghai and London?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart daily. These flights are serviced by China Eastern Airlines, British Airways, KLM, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, EgyptAir, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 12hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shanghai and London. Cargo flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 12hrs. Qatar Airways and Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Shanghai to London by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and London by cargo ship is 14,698 Nautical Miles (27,221 Kilometres / 16,914 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Taicang (CNTAG) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Shanghai to London by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and London by air is around 9,240 Kilometres (5,742 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.32t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shanghai to London. 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 Shanghai to London?

Accepted Answer

519kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shanghai to London. 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 Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300+2 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Vietnam Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+1 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others
LufthansaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+9 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+5 others
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 787-9+8 others
Shenzhen Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+1 others
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Tianjin Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
Hainan Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Swiss	1-2 times a week	Airbus A340-300+4 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Gulf Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE3 / AE3	Direct	N/A	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FE5 / Lion	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
SE1 / AE12 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE1 / AE2 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE1 / AE2 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AGX / FM1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE1 / AE12 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE2 / AE11 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AGX / FM1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
JSTAR / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
JSTAR / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE1 → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AME1/TPM → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Lion → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AME1/TPM → NE4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE1 / AE2 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE1 / AE12 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
US2 → SWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
BUNGARAYA → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Seahorse → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AGX / FM1 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AC2 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AGX / FM1 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ACSA1 / WSA4 / TLP2 → WCC / EWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NE1 / AE2 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SA1 / COSCO - ZAX3 \| EMC - FAX \| GSL - SA1 \| HL - SA1 \| ONE - SAC \| OOCL - SAF3 \| PIL - FAX \| ZIM - SA1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
CNC - CV2 \| COSCO - CV2 \| EMC - CV2 \| OOCL - CHL5 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
KCS2 → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AGX / FM1 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Lion → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AAK - FE → NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
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Shanghai to London By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Shanghai to London by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Closest airports

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

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Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Shanghai to London by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Shanghai to London Gateway Port

Closest seaports

Taicang to London Gateway Port

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