Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shenzhen and Chicago is 44 days 4h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at Baltimore (USBAL) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shenzhen and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into Baltimore (USBAL) around 44 days 4h later. These services are operated by MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, ZIM, MSC, MSC, MSC, Evergreen, MSC, Evergreen, CMA CGM, MSC, ZIM, MSC, MSC, MSC, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen and Evergreen.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shenzhen to Chicago takes around 17h 27m. Flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shenzhen and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Cargolux, Cathay Pacific, Kalitta Air, Atlas Air, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, EVA Air, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Cargolux and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 17h 27m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shenzhen and Chicago. Cargo flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 17h 27m. Cargolux, Cathay Pacific, Kalitta Air, Atlas Air, EVA Air, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Cargolux and Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Chicago by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shenzhen and Chicago by cargo ship is 15,020 Nautical Miles (27,817 Kilometres / 17,285 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yantian (CNYTN) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Chicago by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shenzhen and Chicago by air is around 14,121 Kilometres (8,774 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

4.22t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shenzhen to Chicago. 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 Shenzhen to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

877kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shenzhen to Chicago. 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
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
Cathay PacificFreighter	Daily	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
Kalitta AirFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
Atlas AirFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+2 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
EVA AirFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+4 others
China AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+4 others
Cathay PacificFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
Cathay PacificFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
America / Z7S	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
US4 / TP16	Direct	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Lynx → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Griffin → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dragon → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Albatros → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Griffin → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Chinook / ZNP → Empire / ZNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
Condor → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Swan → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lone Star Express / ZSL → Empire / ZNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
Jade → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Santana → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1 → VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Orchid → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AUG → NUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CPNW / MPNW / PNW2 → VESPUCCI / AWE1 / ECC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Chinook / ZNP → Empire / ZNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
Lone Star Express / ZSL → Empire / ZNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
FE5 / Lion → MD4 / Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Santana → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Wallaby → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWX / EPNW / TPN / PNW3 → VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SAX / AWE4 / ECX1 → VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
CPNW / PNW4 → AWE1 / ECC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WSA → AWE1 / NUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
AUG → NUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Shenzhen to Chicago By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Shenzhen to Chicago by Air freight

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Hong Kong International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Closest airports

Hong Kong International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

Shenzhen to Chicago by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to Baltimore

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