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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tanzania and China is 21 days 17h. Ships depart from Dar es Salaam (TZDAR) and arrive at Qingdao (CNQDG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Tanzania and China?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Dar es Salaam (TZDAR) and arrive into Qingdao (CNQDG) around 21 days 17h later. These services are operated by RCL, King Ocean, MSC, MSC, TS Lines, ZIM, ONE, Emirates Shipping, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, PIL, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, PIL, ZIM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, MSC, CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, ONE, King Ocean, Interasia, ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO, ZIM, PIL, COSCO, MSC, COSCO, COSCO and COSCO.

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

The quickest flight from Tanzania to China takes around 11hrs. Flights depart from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

How often do planes fly between Tanzania and China?

Scheduled flights between Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways and EgyptAir and the typical transit time is around 11hrs.

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

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Tanzania and China. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Tanzania to China by ship?

The distance between Tanzania and China by cargo ship is 6,578 Nautical Miles (12,182 Kilometres / 7,569 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Dar es Salaam (TZDAR) and Qingdao (CNQDG).

What is the distance between Tanzania to China by air?

The distance between Tanzania and China by air is around 8,721 Kilometres (5,419 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

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

1.18t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Tanzania 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Tanzania to China?

373kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Tanzania 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.

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Tanzania to China by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Tanzania to China by plane will take about 11hrs and departs from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and arrives into Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Air Tanzania is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Julius Nyerere International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

DAR

Departs from

CAN

11hrs: 2-4 times a week

8,721 km
5,419 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

373kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air Tanzania	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787
Ethiopian Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+3 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+2 others

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Most frequent

Julius Nyerere International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

DAR

Departs from

PVG

19h 25m: Every 1-2 days

10,608 km
6,592 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

484kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+3 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others

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Tanzania to China by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Tanzania to China by ship will take about 21 days 17h and departs from Dar es Salaam (TZDAR) and arrives into Qingdao (CNQDG). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. RCL is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Dar es Salaam to Qingdao

Port of loading

TZDAR

Port of loading

CNQDG

21 days 17h: 1-2 times a week

12,182 km
7,569 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.18t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AEF2 / FNX / FAD / IEA / EAX1 / REA1 / EAD	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL, Interasia, Evergreen, Emirates Shipping, GFS, King Ocean, TS Lines
AEF2 / FNX / FAD / IEA / EAX1 / REA1 / EAD / EMC - AEF2 \| ESL - FNX \| GFS - FAD \| INTERA - IEA \| KMTC - EAX1 \| RCL - REA1 \| TSL - EAD	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, Maersk, Emirates Shipping, Evergreen, TS Lines, GFS, Interasia, RCL
Origami → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Origami → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EAD → IFX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
MSC - Origami → SA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
EA4 → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FNX / EAX1 / EAD → KCIS / AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Emirates Shipping, King Ocean, TS Lines
Origami → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EA2 → AAK - FE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EA3 → RS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
TZX / EAS4 / EA4 / EA3 → KYX / EAS3 / EA3 / EAS / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, PIL, Gold Star, ONE
EA2 → AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EA3 → SWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
MSC - Origami → FA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
KILIMA → M2A	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EAS4 / EA4 / EA3 / TZX → SA2 / SAS / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, PIL, ONE
EA2 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Origami → Bengal	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KILIMA → PEX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AEF2 → AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
EAX2 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EAX2 → ZAX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EA2 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EAX1 / EAD → KCM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, TS Lines
IEA / EAX1 → CI5 / FME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, King Ocean
EA4 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SWAX2 → ASEA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
EAX2 → AEM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
TZX / EA4 → FA2 / SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star, ONE
EA3 → ES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
EAX2 → MEX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Origami → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EAX2 → EAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EAX2 → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EAX2 / MAZURI / COSCO - EAX2 \| ML - MAZURI → WAX3 / FA2 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Maersk, Gold Star

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Most frequent

Dar es Salaam to Shanghai

Port of loading

TZDAR

Port of loading

CNSHG

22 days 7h: 2-4 times a week

11,564 km
7,186 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.02t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KILIMA / EA2 / DFX	Direct	2-4 times a week	ONE, CMA CGM, X-Press Feeders
TZX / EAS4 / EA4 / EA3 / GSL - TZX \| HL - EAS4 \| ONE - EA4 \| PIL - EA3 \| ZIM - TZX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, HEDE, ZIM, PIL, Gold Star, ONE
Origami → FIREHORSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AEF2 → BEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
TZX → NIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star
Origami → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Origami → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EA4 → CIP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
MSC - Origami → FA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
AEF2 / FNX / EAX1 → CIX3 / CSX2 / AIS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, Emirates Shipping, King Ocean
MSC - Origami → SA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
MSC - Origami → FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
MSC - Origami → TZX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
IEA → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
MSC - Origami → ASE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
Origami → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EAX1 → FEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
Origami → BUNGARAYA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AEF2 → CBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
EAX1 → KMSK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
Origami → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MAZURI → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MAZURI → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Origami → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AEF2 → NE7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
MAZURI → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EAX2 → CI1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EAS4 / TZX → ASE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM
EAX2 / MAZURI → ZAX1 / SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Maersk
EAS4 → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EA3 → ES1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
FAD / REA1 / EAD → CSC / AIS2 / GFS - CSC \| HA - SIS2 \| SILMAR - FI1 \| SKR - SIS2 \| TSL - AIS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL, GFS, TS Lines
EAX2 / COSCO - EAX2 \| ML - MAZURI → ZAX3 / SA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Gold Star
EAS4 / EA4 → AS2 / SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
EA4 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
EAX2 / MAZURI / COSCO - EAX2 \| ML - MAZURI → WAX3 / FA2 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Maersk, Gold Star
MAZURI → ASAS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
COSCO - EAX2 \| ML - MAZURI → TZX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Gold Star
EAX2 → MEX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EAX2 / MAZURI / COSCO - EAX2 \| ML - MAZURI → WAX1 / FAX / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Maersk, Gold Star
MAZURI → AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EA4 → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EA4 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
IEA → ICI3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Interasia
EAX2 / MAZURI → EAX1 / MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Maersk

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Ocean routes from Tanzania to China

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Air Freight

11hrs, 2-4 times a week

373kg CO₂e

Container Ship

21 days 17h, 1-2 times a week

1.18t CO₂e

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More about shipping cargo and freight from Tanzania to China by Air, Ocean and Road

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Dar es Salaam (TZDAR) and arrive into Qingdao (CNQDG) around 21 days 17h later. These services are operated by RCL, King Ocean, MSC, MSC, TS Lines, ZIM, ONE, Emirates Shipping, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, PIL, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, PIL, ZIM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, MSC, CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, ONE, King Ocean, Interasia, ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO, ZIM, PIL, COSCO, MSC, COSCO, COSCO and COSCO.