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 32 days 9h. Ships depart from Valencia (ESVLC) and arrive at Ningbo (CNNGB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Spain and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Valencia (ESVLC) and arrive into Ningbo (CNNGB) around 32 days 9h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

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 37m. 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 every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Air China, Uzbekistan Airways, Emirates, Air China and Hainan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 10h 37m.

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 37m. 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 8,909 Nautical Miles (16,499 Kilometres / 10,252 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Valencia (ESVLC) and Ningbo (CNNGB).

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

1.12t 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

386kg 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	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Uzbekistan Airways	Every 1-2 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+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air ChinaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDEX → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDEX → REX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MD2 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
MD2 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
MD2 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
WM1 → RS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
AEM1 / MD2 / WM1 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen
MEX2 → EURAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AEM1 / WM1 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEM1 / MD2 / WM1 → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen
MEX2 → SEAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEX2 / AEM1 / WM1 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
AEM1 / WM1 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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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

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport

Spain to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Valencia to Ningbo

Cargo flights

Valencia to Shanghai

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