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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shenzhen and Sydney is 11 days 15h. Ships depart from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive at Sydney (AUSYD) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Shenzhen and Sydney?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive into Sydney (AUSYD) around 11 days 15h later. These services are operated by COSCO, PIL, Sinotrans, COSCO, ONE, COSCO, Maersk, ONE, OOCL, Maersk, COSCO, Yang Ming, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, PIL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk, PIL, OOCL, Maersk, CMA CGM, PIL, COSCO, OOCL, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, PIL and ZIM.

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

The quickest flight from Shenzhen to Sydney takes around 9hrs. Flights depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).

How often do planes fly between Shenzhen and Sydney?

Scheduled flights between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines, China Southern Airlines, UPS Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 9hrs.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shenzhen and Sydney. Cargo flights depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 9hrs. UPS Airlines and UPS Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Sydney by ship?

The distance between Shenzhen and Sydney by cargo ship is 4,503 Nautical Miles (8,340 Kilometres / 5,182 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yantian (CNYTN) and Sydney (AUSYD).

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Sydney by air?

The distance between Shenzhen and Sydney by air is around 7,439 Kilometres (4,622 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).

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

809kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shenzhen to Sydney. 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 Sydney?

510kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shenzhen to Sydney. 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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Air Freight

9hrs, 2-4 times a week

510kg CO₂e

Container Ship

11 days 15h, 2-4 times a week

806kg CO₂e

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Shenzhen to Sydney by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Shenzhen to Sydney by plane will take about 9hrs and departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrives into Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. UPS Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest air route

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Departs from

SZX

Departs from

SYD

9hrs: 2-4 times a week

7,439 km
4,622 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

510kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+4 others
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others

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Cargo flights

Hong Kong International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

SYD

9h 10m: 2-4 times a day

7,399 km
4,598 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

405kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
QantasFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+1 others
FedExFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Air routes from Shenzhen to Sydney

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Shenzhen to Sydney by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Shenzhen to Sydney by ship will take about 11 days 15h and departs from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrives into Sydney (AUSYD). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week 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

Shekou to Sydney

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

AUSYD

11 days 15h: 2-4 times a week

8,313 km
5,165 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

806kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
A3S / A3SANL / SAS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, ANL, CMA CGM, PIL
SAE / CA2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, Yang Ming, TS Lines, SLS
CAT / STA / EMC - CAT \| HL - CAT \| PIL - STA \| SINO - CAT \| TSL - CAT \| YML - CAT	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinotrans, Yang Ming, Maersk, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, PIL, TS Lines
GME2 / GCC1 → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JS3 → NZ1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WSA6 / TLP6 → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
IA5 → Southern Star	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MD3 → NZ1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CHL2 → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
SAFARI → Southern Star	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AEM6 / AAS → ASAL / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JTS → AAA2 / AA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, COSCO
JTS → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AEM6 / AAS → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZAX2 / SAF2 / ASA → ASAL / ASA / AA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, PIL, OOCL
ESA2 / TLA2 / ES2 / SA5 → AAA1 / AA1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, OOCL, PIL, Yang Ming
CIX2 / CSE → AAA2 / AA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, PIL
KTX1 / COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1 → A3C / SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, OOCL, COSCO
PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1 → A3NANL / A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AEM6 / AAS → AAA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
IA5 → Eastern Australia Connect	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ZAX2 / SAF2 / ASA → AAA2 / AA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, COSCO, OOCL
FCS3 → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
IA5 → GAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
M2X / WSA6 / TLP6 → A3NANL / A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
ANZEX / CNS / NCS → A3C / SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, ANL, COSCO, OOCL
KCM2 → ASAL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KTX3 → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
NCT / CHL4 → AAA1 / AA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Yang Ming
MEX5 / ME4 → ASAL / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SHAKA2 / SAFARI → Eastern Australia Connect / ANL - AAXE \| HL - SEA \| ML - Eastern Australia Connect \| ONE - AU2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 / SAFARI → AAXSANL / GAC / ANL - AAXS (AAXSANL) \| CMA - AAXSANL \| HL - SAL \| ML - GAC \| ONE - AU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO
JPI → ASAL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CTI1 / CIS2 → ASAL / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CHL2 → A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CIP / BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → GAC / AU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, ONE
CIMEX6 / MEX5 → AAXSANL / ANL - AAXS (AAXSANL) \| CMA - AAXSANL \| HL - SAL \| ML - GAC \| ONE - AU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
SHAKA2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CCE → SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
KTX4 / OOCL - KTX4 → A3N / ANL - A3N \| CMA - A3NANL \| COSCO - A3N \| OOCL - A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, OOCL

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Closest seaports

Yantian to Sydney

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

AUSYD

12 days 6h: 2-4 times a week

8,340 km
5,182 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

809kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Dragon / AUN	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Maersk
NEAX / NAX / A1X / AUE	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, ONE, HMM, Hapag-Lloyd
Wallaby	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZAX / Panda / GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, COSCO, ZIM, Gold Star
Panda → KANGAROO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 / ES1 → A3SANL / A3S / SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, PIL, COSCO, OOCL
GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX → ASAL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JKN → A3S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AWE7 / ECC3 → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MPNW / PNW2 → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FE5 → NZ1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAX / AWE4 / ECX1 → A3SANL / A3S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
MD5 → NZ1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JCV → CA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AE1 → Southern Star	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE5 → Southern Star	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SEA / PVCS → A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EPNW / PNW3 → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEU5 / LL6 → ASAL / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Chinook → KANGAROO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
DAH / OPNW / PNW1 → A3NANL / A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
AEU5 / LL6 → AAA1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
FE4 → NZ1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AEM1 / WM1 → ASAL / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Santana → KANGAROO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TP16 → Southern Star	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AEU2 / LL4 → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AA7 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AEU5 / LL6 → AAA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEU7 / LL3 → ASAL / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
VCS → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AEU7 / LL3 → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SEA2 & AWE5 / SEAP → AAA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EC1 → CA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AEU1 / LL1 → AAA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
FAL7 / AEU7 → AAXSANL / ANL - AAXS (AAXSANL) \| CMA - AAXSANL \| HL - SAL \| ML - GAC \| ONE - AU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
WSA → A3C / SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, PIL
CPNW / MPNW / PNW2 → A3NANL / A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CBX / AWE7 / ECC3 → A3NANL / A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
OPNW / PNW1 → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
AEU7 / LL3 → AAA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NE2 / AE1 → SAL / GAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1 → SEA / Eastern Australia Connect	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FE4 → AU2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SEA2 & AWE5 / SEAP → ASAL / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NE4 / AE5 → SAL / GAC	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FE4 → AA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
NE4 / AE5 → SEA / Eastern Australia Connect	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Ocean routes from Shenzhen to Sydney

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There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive into Sydney (AUSYD) around 11 days 15h later. These services are operated by COSCO, PIL, Sinotrans, COSCO, ONE, COSCO, Maersk, ONE, OOCL, Maersk, COSCO, Yang Ming, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, PIL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk, PIL, OOCL, Maersk, CMA CGM, PIL, COSCO, OOCL, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, PIL and ZIM.

Shenzhen to Sydney By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Shenzhen to Sydney by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Cargo flights

Hong Kong International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Shenzhen to Sydney by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Shekou to Sydney

Closest seaports

Yantian to Sydney

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