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 24 days 7h. Ships depart from Taicang (CNTAG) and arrive at Felixstowe (GBFXT) 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 Taicang (CNTAG) and arrive into Felixstowe (GBFXT) around 24 days 7h later. These services are operated by SFT, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

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 16m. 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, Qatar Airways, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Emirates, China Airlines, Thai Airways, EVA Air, Lufthansa, Lufthansa and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 12h 16m.

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 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 12h 16m. 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 15,436 Nautical Miles (28,588 Kilometres / 17,764 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Taicang (CNTAG) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

What is the distance between Shanghai to London by air?

The distance between Shanghai and London by air is around 9,233 Kilometres (5,737 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?

1.52t 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?

778kg 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 16m 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 16m: 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
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+4 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Thai Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+2 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+4 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 18m: Every 1-2 days

9,233 km
5,737 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

778kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+4 others
Air China	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-200+8 others
Xiamen Air	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800+2 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350+7 others
Shenzhen Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+3 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 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
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+4 others

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Most frequent

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Departs from

PVG

Departs from

LGW

12h 20m: 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	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787+2 others
Swiss	2-4 times a week	Airbus A340-300+1 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 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 24 days 7h and departs from Taicang (CNTAG) and arrives into Felixstowe (GBFXT). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. SFT is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Taicang to Felixstowe

Port of loading

CNTAG

Port of loading

GBFXT

24 days 7h: 2-4 times a week

19,598 km
12,178 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.08t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CAX / HAIJ - CAX \| SFT - CAX \| SLD - CAX	Direct	2-4 times a week	SFT, SITC, CMA CGM, SLD, HAIJ
HAIJ - CAX \| SFT - CAX \| SLD - CAX → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
HAIJ - CAX \| SFT - CAX \| SLD - CAX → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
HAIJ - CAX \| SFT - CAX \| SLD - CAX → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Closest seaports

Taicang to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

CNTAG

Port of loading

GBLGP

54 days 14h: Every 1-2 weeks

28,588 km
17,764 mi.

2 transfers
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.52t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
HAIJ - CAX \| SFT - CAX \| SLD - CAX → FAL2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → FAL1 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → ACSA2 → WCC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Most frequent

Shanghai to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

CNSHG

Port of loading

GBLGP

32 days 4h: 2-4 times a week

19,492 km
12,112 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

849kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE3 / AE3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE1 / AE12	Direct	N/A	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FE5 / Lion	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Britannia	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
US3 / TP15 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
tbn / MECL1 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
tbn / MECL1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
US3 / TP15 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ESL - CMX \| GFS - COSMOS \| KMTC - AIM2 \| ONE - FA2 → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AWA / FEW6 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ESL - CMX \| GFS - COSMOS \| KMTC - AIM2 \| ONE - FA2 → NE4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CMA - ASEA2 \| COSCO - EAX3 \| EMC - AEF \| OOCL - EAX3 \| XPF - MFX → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AWA / FEW6 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
CMA - ASEA2 \| COSCO - EAX3 \| EMC - AEF \| OOCL - EAX3 \| XPF - MFX → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CAT → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CIT → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EMC - AEF2 \| ESL - FNX \| GFS - FAD \| INTERA - IEA \| KMTC - EAX1 \| RCL - REA1 \| TSL - EAD → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NAX → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAS3 → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SA1 → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
PHI6 / ML - PHI6 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
WAF7 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
PHI5 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
PHI6 / ML - PHI6 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAFARI → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AA7 → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SA2 → NE4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAS4 → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ASE / NEOASAS → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EAS3 → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAS4 → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CAT → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AA7 → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NAX → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAFARI → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AS3 → → NE4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SA2 → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AS2 → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CIT → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SA1 → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - Empire \| ZIM - ZNS → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AS3 → → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MASHARIKI → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
TPX → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
TPX → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
EMC - AEF2 \| ESL - FNX \| GFS - FAD \| INTERA - IEA \| KMTC - EAX1 \| RCL - REA1 \| TSL - EAD → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AS2 → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AC3 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AC3 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SINOL - NJ1 \| SITC - VTX2 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE1 / AE2 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE3 / AE15 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE1 / AE12 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
KCS2 → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Griffin → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Ocean routes from Shanghai to London

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Air Freight

12h 16m, 1-2 times a day

638kg CO₂e

Container Ship

24 days 7h, 2-4 times a week

1.08t 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

Taicang to Felixstowe

Closest seaports

Taicang to London Gateway Port

Most frequent

Shanghai to London Gateway Port

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