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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shenzhen and Seattle is 16 days 6h. Ships depart from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive at Seattle (USSEA) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Shenzhen and Seattle?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive into Seattle (USSEA) around 16 days 6h later. These services are operated by Emirates Shipping, ZIM, MSC, OOCL, Evergreen, OOCL, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and OOCL.

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

The quickest flight from Shenzhen to Seattle takes around 11h 40m. Flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

How often do planes fly between Shenzhen and Seattle?

Scheduled flights between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Starlux Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Air Canada and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 11h 40m.

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

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Shenzhen and Seattle. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Seattle by ship?

The distance between Shenzhen and Seattle by cargo ship is 6,052 Nautical Miles (11,208 Kilometres / 6,964 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yantian (CNYTN) and Seattle (USSEA).

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Seattle by air?

The distance between Shenzhen and Seattle by air is around 10,430 Kilometres (6,481 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

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

2.74t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shenzhen to Seattle. 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 Seattle?

880kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shenzhen to Seattle. 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 Seattle By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Shenzhen to Seattle by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Shenzhen to Seattle by plane will take about 11h 40m and departs from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrives into Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Cathay Pacific is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Hong Kong International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

SEA

11h 40m: Every 1-2 days

10,454 km
6,496 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

427kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+5 others
Starlux Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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Closest airports

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

Departs from

SZX

Departs from

SEA

19h 11m: Every 1-2 days

10,430 km
6,481 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

880kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
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Air routes from Shenzhen to Seattle

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Shenzhen to Seattle by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Shenzhen to Seattle by ship will take about 16 days 6h and departs from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrives into Seattle (USSEA). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. Emirates Shipping is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Shekou to Seattle

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

USSEA

16 days 6h: Every 2-4 weeks

10,753 km
6,682 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

697kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SCX	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Emirates Shipping
GSL - KCI \| INTERA - KCI \| NMSUNG - KCI \| ONE - KCI \| SITC - CMI3 \| TSL - KCI → ZNP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
Swan → Chinook	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ANZEX / CNS → DAH / OPNW / PNW1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
MHT → PNW1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KTX3 → OPNW / PNW1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
CAT → PNW1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KTP → PNW1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
WSA6 / TLP6 → CPV / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
GME2 / PEX3 / GCC1 → CPV / PE2 / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1 → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
M2X / WSA6 / TLP6 → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CHL2 → PNW5	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	OOCL

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Closest seaports

Yantian to Seattle

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

USSEA

20 days 16h: 2-4 times a week

11,208 km
6,964 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

2.74t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
DAH / OPNW / PNW1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
PNS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
Chinook / ZNP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Griffin → Chinook	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lynx → Chinook	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WC1 → MSC - CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EPNW / ANP / PNW3 → CPV / PE2 / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
AUG → PE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AWE7 / CBX / ECC3 → CPV / PE2 / PNW5	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AWE7 / CBX / ECC3 → CPV / PE2 / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CPNW / PNW4 → CPV / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JKN → CPV / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ESA / TLA1 → CPV / PE2 / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
MPNW / PNW2 → CPV / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NCI → PE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NWX / EPNW / PNW3 → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Condor → Chinook	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP → CPV / PE2 / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CBX / AWE7 / ECC3 → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AEU1 / NE1 / LL1 → CPV / PE2 / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
Dragon → PANZ	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Most frequent

Yantian to Tacoma

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

USTIW

16 days 6h: 2-4 times a week

10,798 km
6,710 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

741kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FP2 / Griffin	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming, MSC
FP2 / Griffin	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming, MSC
NWX / EPNW / ANP / PNW3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AUG → ANP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CBX / AWE7 / ECC3 → NWX / EPNW / ANP / PNW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CPNW / MPNW / PNW2 → NWX / EPNW / PNW3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
WC3 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
WC3 / TP1 → WC4 / TP5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WC3 / TP1 → AGX / FM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EC4 → PN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
EC2 → PN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
EC1 → PN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, ONE
CP2 → PN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EC2 → PN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
PS4 → PN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
EC4 → PN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
EC2 → PN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
IA7 → TP5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SH3 → TP5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FE3 → PN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming

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Ocean routes from Shenzhen to Seattle

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Air Freight

11h 40m, Every 1-2 days

427kg CO₂e

Container Ship

16 days 6h, Every 2-4 weeks

697kg CO₂e

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Shenzhen to Seattle By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Shenzhen to Seattle by Air freight

Quickest air route

Hong Kong International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

Closest airports

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

Shenzhen to Seattle by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Shekou to Seattle

Closest seaports

Yantian to Seattle

Most frequent

Yantian to Tacoma

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