How long does it take to ship a container from Shenzhen to Athens by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shenzhen and Athens is 25 days 1h. Ships depart from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive at Piraeus (GRPIR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Shenzhen and Athens?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive into Piraeus (GRPIR) around 25 days 1h later. These services are operated by COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, MSC, HMM, ONE, MSC, ONE, ONE, ONE, COSCO and ONE.

How long does it take to send cargo from Shenzhen to Athens by air freight?

The quickest flight from Shenzhen to Athens takes around 18h 41m. Flights depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).

How often do planes fly between Shenzhen and Athens?

Scheduled flights between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways, Emirates, Saudia, Air China and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 18h 41m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Shenzhen and Athens?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shenzhen and Athens. Cargo flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 19h 30m. Cargolux operates on this route.

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Athens by ship?

The distance between Shenzhen and Athens by cargo ship is 13,350 Nautical Miles (24,724 Kilometres / 15,363 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yantian (CNYTN) and Piraeus (GRPIR).

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Athens by air?

The distance between Shenzhen and Athens by air is around 9,238 Kilometres (5,740 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Shenzhen to Athens by sea?

1.01t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shenzhen to Athens. 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 Shenzhen to Athens?

519kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shenzhen to Athens. 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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Shenzhen to Athens by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Shenzhen to Athens by plane will take about 18h 41m and departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrives into Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Qatar Airways is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

Departs from

SZX

Departs from

ATH

18h 41m: 2-4 times a week

9,238 km
5,740 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

519kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+5 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+4 others

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Cargo flights

Hong Kong International Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

ATH

19h 30m: Every 2-4 weeks

9,282 km
5,768 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

394kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
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Air routes from Shenzhen to Athens

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Shenzhen to Athens by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Shenzhen to Athens by ship will take about 25 days 1h and departs from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrives into Piraeus (GRPIR). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. COSCO is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Nansha to Piraeus

Port of loading

CNNSA

Port of loading

GRPIR

25 days 1h: Every 1-2 weeks

13,475 km
8,373 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

638kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
REX2 → BEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
KILIMA → BEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME → BEX / AEM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
CIMEX1 / MEX4 / AMA / ME1 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
WAX3 / WAF3 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
WAX1 / WAF1 → AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
EAX1 → AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZAX3 / SAF3 → AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CIX6 → BEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
WAX1 / WAF1 → AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
RES4 → MINA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
EAX1 → AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
RES3 / RS2 → MINA / WM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NAX → DIAL - IMS \| EMC - LYS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
NAX → MINA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Iroko → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WA1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
EA2 → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
New Falcon → Panther	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
EA3 → MD1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
SAC → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SW2 → MD1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
CUL - REX \| XPF - CRX → MINA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
EA4 → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Closest seaports

Yantian to Piraeus

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

GRPIR

34 days: 1-2 times a week

24,724 km
15,363 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.01t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Direct	1-2 times a week	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
SEA / PVCS → AEM3 / BEX / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
CSX1 → AEM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CIS3 → EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
SAX / AWE4 / ECX1 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
CIS3 → EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
AE19 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SE2 / AE11 → US3 - XL / TP15 - XL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AUG → BEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AE11 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CPNW / PNW4 → AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL

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Most frequent

Shekou to Piraeus

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

GRPIR

26 days 10h: 2-4 times a week

13,682 km
8,502 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

648kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
MD1 / Panther	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, MSC, ONE
OGME → BEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
AIS → AEM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
RES2 → AEM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CIX5 → BEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
WAX1 → BEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PMX → AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
KTX3 → AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
KTX1 → AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
FCE / FCS2 → AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
CIX / CIX3 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
M2X → BEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
IEX / FCS / FME → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CPX3 + PCS1 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CIX → BEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SAF → BEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIX4 / CIX2 → BEX / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
SEAS3 → BEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CPX → EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FIM / IOM	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
OGME → BEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
CIX / CIX3 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
RES2 → AEM3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
KTX1 → AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
AIS → AEM3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
CIX → BEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
PMX → AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
KTX3 → AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
CIMEX3 → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Ocean routes from Shenzhen to Athens

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Air Freight

18h 41m, 2-4 times a week

519kg CO₂e

Container Ship

25 days 1h, Every 1-2 weeks

638kg CO₂e

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Shenzhen to Athens By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Shenzhen to Athens by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

Cargo flights

Hong Kong International Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

Shenzhen to Athens by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Nansha to Piraeus

Closest seaports

Yantian to Piraeus

Most frequent

Shekou to Piraeus

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