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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shenzhen and Zürich is 35 days 1h. Ships depart from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive at Genoa (ITGOA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Shenzhen and Zürich?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive into Genoa (ITGOA) around 35 days 1h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, HMM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Evergreen, Maersk, Maersk and HMM.

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

The quickest flight from Shenzhen to Zürich takes around 13hrs. Flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Zürich Airport (ZRH).

How often do planes fly between Shenzhen and Zürich?

Scheduled flights between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Cathay Pacific, Swiss, KLM, Saudia, Finnair, Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 13hrs.

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Zürich by ship?

The distance between Shenzhen and Zürich by cargo ship is 13,269 Nautical Miles (24,574 Kilometres / 15,270 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yantian (CNYTN) and Genoa (ITGOA).

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Zürich by air?

The distance between Shenzhen and Zürich by air is around 10,777 Kilometres (6,697 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Zürich Airport (ZRH).

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

1.75t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shenzhen to Zürich. 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 Zürich?

506kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shenzhen to Zürich. 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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Q: Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Shenzhen and Zürich?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shenzhen and Zürich. Cargo flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Zürich Airport (ZRH) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 13hrs. Cargolux operates on this route.

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Shenzhen to Zürich by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Shenzhen to Zürich by plane will take about 13hrs and departs from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrives into Zürich Airport (ZRH). There are flights departing daily on this route. Cathay Pacific is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Hong Kong International Airport to Zürich Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

ZRH

13hrs: Daily

9,294 km
5,775 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

380kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+4 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
Finnair	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Closest airports

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Zürich Airport

Departs from

SZX

Departs from

ZRH

20h 25m: 2-4 times a week

10,777 km
6,697 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

506kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+4 others
Etihad Airways	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+7 others

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Shenzhen to Zürich by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Shenzhen to Zürich by ship will take about 35 days 1h and departs from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrives into Genoa (ITGOA). 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 Genoa

Port of loading

CNNSA

Port of loading

ITGOA

35 days 1h: Every 1-2 weeks

14,987 km
9,313 mi.

1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.19t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RES4 → MINA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NAX → MINA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
RES3 / RS2 → MINA / WM3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CUL - AM1 \| GFS - FMS \| MARSA - FEM1 \| UNIG - UGL \| XPF - CEX → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WA1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
SW2 → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EAS3 / EA3 → MD4 / PMR - MD4 \|\| HMM - MD4 \| MSC - Dragon \| ONE - MD4 \| YML - MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
EA2 → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SA1 / SAC → MD4 / PMR - MD4 \|\| HMM - MD4 \| MSC - Dragon \| ONE - MD4 \| YML - MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
EAS4 / EA4 → MD4 / PMR - MD4 \|\| HMM - MD4 \| MSC - Dragon \| ONE - MD4 \| YML - MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
SH2 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FEW3 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SH3 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FEW3 → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AWA / FEW6 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AWA / FEW6 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
REX2 → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EAX1 → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
USW / AGAS → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SH2 → AE11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAX1 / WAF1 → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → MEX2 / AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
CME → AEM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KILIMA → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ZAX3 / SAF3 → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WAX3 / WAF3 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2 → MEX2 / AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
CSS3 → WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CUL - AM1 \| GFS - FMS \| MARSA - FEM1 \| UNIG - UGL \| XPF - CEX → TMX2 / CMA - TMX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, SLS
IA7 → AE11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SH3 → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CPF / NP1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
CIX6 → MD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
IA7 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CPF / NP1 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WA1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE

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Closest seaports

Yantian to Genoa

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

ITGOA

38 days 10h: 2-4 times a week

24,574 km
15,270 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.75t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MD4 / Dragon	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
NE4 / AE5	Direct	N/A	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → MEDEX / MINA / WM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SA3 → MD4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
Britannia → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MD5 / JADE → MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
LL4 → GEM - Med ECNA bridge \|\| HL - AL6 \| ML - TA12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
JADE → West Med to SAEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Z7S → ZMP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
Orchid → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MD5 → FIM / IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
FAL1 → MEDCAN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SE2 / AE11 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE4 / AE5 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE4 / AE5 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE4 / AE5 → MCA / MMX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → MCA / MMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL

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Ocean routes from Shenzhen to Zürich

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Air Freight

13hrs, Daily

380kg CO₂e

Container Ship

35 days 1h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.19t CO₂e

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There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive into Genoa (ITGOA) around 35 days 1h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, HMM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Evergreen, Maersk, Maersk and HMM.

Shenzhen to Zürich By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Shenzhen to Zürich by Air freight

Quickest air route

Hong Kong International Airport to Zürich Airport

Closest airports

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Zürich Airport

Shenzhen to Zürich by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Nansha to Genoa

Closest seaports

Yantian to Genoa

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