Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shenzhen and Douala is 53 days 5h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at Douala (CMDLA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shenzhen and Douala?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into Douala (CMDLA) around 53 days 5h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shenzhen to Douala takes around 22hrs. Flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Douala International Airport (DLA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shenzhen and Douala?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Douala International Airport (DLA) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 22hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shenzhen and Douala. Cargo flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Douala International Airport (DLA) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 22hrs. Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Douala by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shenzhen and Douala by cargo ship is 11,158 Nautical Miles (20,664 Kilometres / 12,840 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yantian (CNYTN) and Douala (CMDLA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Douala by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shenzhen and Douala by air is around 12,546 Kilometres (7,796 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Douala International Airport (DLA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

968kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shenzhen to Douala. 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 Douala?

Accepted Answer

838kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shenzhen to Douala. 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
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Lion → AFL → Cameroon Feeder Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Shenzhen to Douala By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Shenzhen to Douala by Air freight

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Hong Kong International Airport to Douala International Airport

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Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Douala International Airport

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