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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and London is 39 days 19h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Southampton (GBSOU) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and London?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Southampton (GBSOU) around 39 days 19h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, HMM, HMM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, MSC, ONE, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, OOCL, ONE, OOCL, ONE, ONE, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ONE and Hapag-Lloyd.

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

The quickest flight from Shanghai to London takes around 12h 25m. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

How often do planes fly between Shanghai and London?

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by China Eastern Airlines, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Thai Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, China Airlines, EVA Air, Lufthansa, Lufthansa and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 12h 25m.

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

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 Every few hours and a average flight time of around 12h 25m. Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and Cargolux operates on this route.

What is the distance between Shanghai to London by ship?

The distance between Shanghai and London by cargo ship is 10,548 Nautical Miles (19,536 Kilometres / 12,139 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shanghai (CNSHG) and Tilbury (GBTIL).

What is the distance between Shanghai to London by air?

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).

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

1.48t 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Shanghai to London?

520kg 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.

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Shanghai to London by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Shanghai to London by plane will take about 12h 25m and departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrives into London Heathrow Airport (LHR). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. China Eastern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Departs from

PVG

Departs from

LHR

12h 25m: 1-2 times a day

9,252 km
5,749 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

638kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+4 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Thai Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+6 others
Lufthansa	Daily	Airbus A350-900+3 others
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Closest airports

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Departs from

SHA

Departs from

LHR

19h 25m: 1-2 times a day

9,240 km
5,742 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

520kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+8 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+5 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+7 others
Shenzhen Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+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	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others

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Most frequent

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Departs from

PVG

Departs from

LGW

12h 27m: 2-4 times a day

9,263 km
5,756 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

374kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Swiss	2-4 times a week	Airbus A340-300+2 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+6 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 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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Shanghai to London by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Shanghai to London by ship will take about 39 days 19h and departs from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrives into Southampton (GBSOU). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. CMA CGM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Shanghai to Southampton

Port of loading

CNSHG

Port of loading

GBSOU

39 days 19h: 2-4 times a week

26,656 km
16,563 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.76t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FP2 / Griffin → KME / AG1	Direct	1-2 times a week	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming, MSC
FE3 / Condor	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming
AE19 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE1 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE2 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NZJ → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 / Lion → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
KCS2 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FAL1 → OCR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL3 → OCR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
EXX → CALFB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CIX → OCR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL8 → OCR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SAX / AWE4 / ECX1 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
EC2 → AT1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
SAX / AWE4 / ECX1 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
FE4 → IBC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AUG / EC4 → TAE3 / AT3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Evergreen
MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
SAX / AWE4 / ECX1 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1 → VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / ATG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CBX → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EC4 → TA1 / AL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
NE1 / AE2 → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

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Closest seaports

Shanghai to Tilbury

Port of loading

CNSHG

Port of loading

GBTIL

55 days 23h: Every 1-2 weeks

19,536 km
12,139 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.48t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SE1 / AE12 → EME / SLB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE4 / AE19 → EME / SLB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
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Most frequent

Shanghai to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

CNSHG

Port of loading

GBLGP

41 days 16h: 2-4 times a week

19,746 km
12,269 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

993kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE3 / AE3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE1 / AE2	Direct	N/A	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FE5 / Lion	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
NE2 / AE1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AC2 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SE1 / AE12 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE4 / AE19 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IMX / ME11 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE1 / AE12 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AC2 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SH2 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE4 / AE19 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE1 / AE12 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE2 / AE11 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
JSTAR / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SH2 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SE4 → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ESL - MEX \| KMTC - AMX \| RCL - RFL \| SINO - MEX \| SKR - SMX \| SLS - AME \| TSL - MEX → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Lion → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AME1/TPM → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
BUNGARAYA → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Shikra → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
SEAGULL → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Seahorse → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
SAOLA → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Lynx → → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Wallaby → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
KANGAROO → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Lion → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE4 → IRX - X	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
AC2 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Griffin → → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Ipanema → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Panda → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Seahorse → Albatros	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
Wallaby → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Shikra → Albatros	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Ingwe → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAOLA → Albatros	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
Griffin → → Albatros	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
ACSA1 / WSA4 / TLP2 → WCC / EWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
KANGAROO → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SEAGULL → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ipanema → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE1 / AE2 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
HP2 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Panda → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SA1 → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Silk → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KCS2 → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CNC - CV2 \| COSCO - CV2 \| EMC - CV2 \| OOCL - CHL5 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Ocean routes from Shanghai to London

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Air Freight

12h 25m, 1-2 times a day

638kg CO₂e

Container Ship

39 days 19h, 2-4 times a week

1.76t CO₂e

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Shanghai to London By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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

Most frequent

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Shanghai to London by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Shanghai to Southampton

Closest seaports

Shanghai to Tilbury

Most frequent

Shanghai to London Gateway Port

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