How long does it take to ship a container from Tianjin to London by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tianjin and London is 40 days 8h. Ships depart from Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Tianjin and London?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 40 days 8h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk and Maersk.

How long does it take to send cargo from Tianjin to London by air freight?

The quickest flight from Tianjin to London takes around 15h 30m. Flights depart from Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

How often do planes fly between Tianjin and London?

Scheduled flights between Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Tianjin Airlines, Tianjin Airlines, Air China, Tianjin Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air and Shenzhen Airlines and the typical transit time is around 15h 30m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Tianjin and London?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Tianjin and London. 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 Tianjin to London by ship?

The distance between Tianjin and London by cargo ship is 11,162 Nautical Miles (20,672 Kilometres / 12,845 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG) and Tilbury (GBTIL).

What is the distance between Tianjin to London by air?

The distance between Tianjin and London by air is around 8,287 Kilometres (5,149 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Tianjin to London by sea?

1.31t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Tianjin to London. 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 Tianjin to London?

519kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Tianjin to London. 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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Tianjin to London by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Tianjin to London by plane will take about 15h 30m and departs from Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) and arrives into London Heathrow Airport (LHR). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Tianjin Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Tianjin Binhai International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Departs from

TSN

Departs from

LHR

15h 30m: 2-4 times a week

8,287 km
5,149 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

519kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Tianjin Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200
Tianjin Airlines	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190+3 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-700+2 others
Tianjin Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
Hainan Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+5 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Shenzhen Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others

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Most frequent

Tianjin Binhai International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Departs from

TSN

Departs from

LGW

20h 37m: Every 1-2 days

10,239 km
6,362 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

463kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+5 others
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Air routes from Tianjin to London

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Tianjin to London by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Tianjin to London by ship will take about 40 days 8h and departs from Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG) and arrives into London Gateway Port (GBLGP). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Tianjin Xingang to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

CNTXG

Port of loading

GBLGP

40 days 8h: Every 2-4 weeks

20,628 km
12,818 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.19t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
BS3 / A09 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
BS3 / A09 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
BS3 / A09 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
BS5 / A14 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BS5 / A14 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BS5 / A14 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
GOEX → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SE4 / AE19 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
JKF / IN1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
PHI5 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
JKF / IN1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
GOEX → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
GOEX → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
PHI5 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
HP2 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
HP2 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WC2 / TP8 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IA88 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WC2 / TP8 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IA9 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IA8 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IA8 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → AE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
BS1 / A04 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FEW3 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IA88 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Closest seaports

Tianjin Xingang to Tilbury

Port of loading

CNTXG

Port of loading

GBTIL

56 days 3h: Every 2-4 weeks

20,672 km
12,845 mi.

2 transfers
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.31t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → AE5 → SLB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → FEW3 → SLB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → AE5 → SLB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CIP → MD1 → LEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
BS3 / A09 → NE2 / AE1 → EME / SLB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

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Most frequent

Tianjin / Xingang to Felixstowe

Port of loading

CNTSN

Port of loading

GBFXT

47 days 3h: Every 1-2 weeks

28,805 km
17,899 mi.

Direct
6 stops

Estimated emissions

1.25t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Albatros	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
OCHNA → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dolphin → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EC3 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
CHX → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
SPS D → FE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Pertiwi → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIM → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
ACSA1 / WSA4 / TLP2 → FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NIS / HMM - NIS \| ML - NJX \| PIL - NCI \| XPF - NJX → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
Pertiwi → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NIS / HMM - NIS \| ML - NJX \| PIL - NCI \| XPF - NJX → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PA1 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
SAMBAR → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NCI → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Pertiwi → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Pertiwi → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3 → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Mexicas → SIERRA → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HKH → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIM → CEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIM → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
ACSA1 / WSA4 / TLP2 → FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Shikra → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HKH → CES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Ocean routes from Tianjin to London

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Air Freight

15h 30m, 2-4 times a week

519kg CO₂e

Container Ship

40 days 8h, Every 2-4 weeks

1.19t CO₂e

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More about shipping cargo and freight from Tianjin to London by Air, Ocean and Road

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 40 days 8h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk and Maersk.

Tianjin to London By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Tianjin to London by Air freight

Quickest air route

Tianjin Binhai International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Most frequent

Tianjin Binhai International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Tianjin to London by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tianjin Xingang to London Gateway Port

Closest seaports

Tianjin Xingang to Tilbury

Most frequent

Tianjin / Xingang to Felixstowe

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