Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Thailand and China is 20 days 23h. Ships depart from Bangkok (THBKK) and arrive at Dalian (CNDLC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Thailand and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Bangkok (THBKK) and arrive into Dalian (CNDLC) around 20 days 23h later. These services are operated by X-Press Feeders.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Thailand to China takes around 3h 34m. Flights depart from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and arrive at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Thailand and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Thai Lion Air and the typical transit time is around 3h 34m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Thailand and China. Cargo flights depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 11hrs. SF Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Thailand to China by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 12h to send cargo via road from Thailand and China. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Thailand to China by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Thailand and China by cargo ship is 4,543 Nautical Miles (8,413 Kilometres / 5,228 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bangkok (THBKK) and Dalian (CNDLC).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Thailand to China?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Thailand and China by road is 3,117 Kilometres (1,937 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 12h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Thailand to China by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Thailand and China by air is around 2,429 Kilometres (1,509 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

815kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Thailand 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 11

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

Accepted Answer

137kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Thailand 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
Thai Lion Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
SF AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737+2 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CSE / CS2 / CNC - CSE \| HMM - CS2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, CNC Line, Gold Star, HMM
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Thailand to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Thailand to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Don Mueang International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

Cargo flights

Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Most frequent

Chiang Mai International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

Thailand to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Bangkok to Dalian

Thailand to China by Road

Quickest road route

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