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 31 days 1h. Ships depart from Algeciras (ESALG) 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 Algeciras (ESALG) and arrive into Ningbo (CNNGB) around 31 days 1h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and MSC.

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 53m. 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 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air China, Air China, Air China, China Eastern Airlines and Air China and the typical transit time is around 10h 53m.

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 Daily and a average flight time of around 10h 53m. Air China and Air China 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 9,258 Nautical Miles (17,145 Kilometres / 10,653 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Algeciras (ESALG) 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

1.38t 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	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+10 others
Air ChinaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Air ChinaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+8 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo+5 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo+8 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SE1 / AE12	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
EPIC3 → CUL - REX \| XPF - CRX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
CIS3 → LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
ML - WAF2 → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
MEDCAN → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SIRIUS → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BIJAGOS → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDWAX → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EURAF4 → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MD3 → SA6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
MD3 / Tiger → NW2 / Andes / AX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE
SE1 / AE12 → US1 / TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MD3 / Tiger → NW1 / Inca / AX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2	Direct	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PAX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	TWSL
MD5 / JADE	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
ALGAD → MEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDCARIB / GCO → MEX2 / AEM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
Himalaya → JADE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS → JADE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MARMAEXP → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDGULF → JADE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 → MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
ALGOM → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDCARIB / GCO → MEX / AEM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
MARMAEXP → MEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ALGOM → MEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CALEX → JADE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CALEX → JADE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
HL - MSW → VESPUCCI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
TSM / DIAL - TSM \| OOCL - TSM → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Spain to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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 Ningbo

Most frequent

Barcelona to Qingdao

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