Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Spain to China by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Spain and China is 34 days 20h. Ships depart from Algeciras (ESALG) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Spain and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Algeciras (ESALG) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 34 days 20h later. These services are operated by Maersk, HMM, Maersk, HMM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, MSC, ONE, Maersk, HMM, HMM, HMM, HMM, HMM and HMM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Spain to China by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Spain to China takes around 10h 33m. Flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Spain and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Air China, Uzbekistan Airways, Emirates, Air China and Hainan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 10h 33m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Spain and China?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Spain and China. Cargo flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 10h 33m. Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Spain to China by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Spain and China by cargo ship is 12,985 Nautical Miles (24,049 Kilometres / 14,943 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Algeciras (ESALG) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Spain to China by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Spain and China by air is around 9,216 Kilometres (5,727 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Spain to China by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.11t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Spain to China. 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 Spain to China?

Accepted Answer

370kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Spain to China. 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
Air China	Daily	Boeing 787+1 others
Uzbekistan Airways	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A321neo+2 others
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+10 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE3 / AE3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FE4 / Silk	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming
NE3 / AE3 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FE4 → FIL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
AE3 → SH1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MCA / MMX → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Silk → Seahorse	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE4 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Silk / FE4 → Ipanema / SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, MSC
FE4 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE4 → TCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Silk → Santana	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE4 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
L54 → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FE4 → KCB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
FE4 / Silk → EC4 / PMR - EC4 \|\| EMC - AUG \| HMM - EC4 \| ONE - EC4 \| YML - EC4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming
FE4 / Silk → MD1 / Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming
FE4 / Silk → MD2 / Lynx	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming
FE4 → FIL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
FE4 → FL2 / SX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
MD5 / Jade	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
ZMP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
MEDCARIB / GCO → FAL3 / AEU6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
AEM1 → CI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1 → IEX / FCS / FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
MEX2 / AEM1 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
MEX2 / AEM1 / WM1 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
West Med to Red Sea → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BSMAR → MEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ALGAD → MEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ALGB → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IMX / ME11 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ALGB → MEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WM1 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEWMO → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Himalaya → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AEM1 / MD2 / WM1 → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
MSE / SAM → ASE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM
ZCA → ZNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
West Med to SAEC → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
West Med to SAEC → Santana	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AEM1 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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Spain to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Spain to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

Cargo flights

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Spain to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Algeciras to Shanghai

Most frequent

Valencia to Qingdao

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