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 33 days 11h. Ships depart from Algeciras (ESALG) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Spain and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Algeciras (ESALG) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 33 days 11h later. These services are operated by Maersk, HMM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ONE, ONE, Yang Ming, OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, HMM, ONE, Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, HMM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ONE, CMA CGM and Maersk.

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 11h 6m. 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, Air China, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air and Air China and the typical transit time is around 11h 6m.

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 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 11h 6m. 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 9,209 Nautical Miles (17,054 Kilometres / 10,597 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

810kg 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
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+5 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+4 others
Air China	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+7 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo+7 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, Yang Ming, ONE, MSC
NE3 / AE3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SLN → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CMA - EURAF4 \| MRGSA - MAS → NE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Neo Bossa Nova → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MCA / MMX → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Y63 → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
L54 → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WAF3 → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE3 / AE3 → ASE / NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FE1 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE4 → SA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE4 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
NE3 → AS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AE3 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FE1 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE4 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE4 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
IP1 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
SPIX → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
FE4 → KVX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
Silk / FE4 → Ipanema / SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, MSC
SAX / SAECS → ASE / NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Silk → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SIRIUS → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE4 / Silk → MD1 / Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, ONE, MSC
MEDWAX → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDCAN → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IOM → CIP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
BIJAGOS → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WAF3 → COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MOSHT1 → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AGAPOME → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SAX / SRX → SA1 / SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
EURAF4 → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IEX / ME2 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PAX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	TWSL
MD5 / Jade	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MD5 / Jade	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 / OCEAN - MED2 \|\| CMA - MEX \| COSCO - AEM2 \| EMC - MEX1 \| OOCL - WM2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
SPIX → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
BSMAR → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDCARIB / GCO → MEX2 / AEM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
IOM → NPI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
MEDGULF → Jade	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MARMAEXP → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 → MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AL7 → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IOM → NPI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
ALGAD → MEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ARKAS - MAS \| EMES - MAS → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ESC → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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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 Shanghai

Most frequent

Barcelona to Qingdao

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