Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between United Kingdom and China is 32 days 15h. Ships depart from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive at Nansha (CNNSA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between United Kingdom and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive into Nansha (CNNSA) around 32 days 15h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Evergreen, ONE, ONE, Maersk, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from United Kingdom to China takes around 9h 54m. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between United Kingdom and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air China, Air Astana, Turkish Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines, EgyptAir and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 9h 54m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between United Kingdom and China. Cargo flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 9h 54m. Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between United Kingdom to China by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United Kingdom and China by cargo ship is 9,636 Nautical Miles (17,845 Kilometres / 11,088 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Southampton (GBSOU) and Nansha (CNNSA).

Question 7

What is the distance between United Kingdom to China by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United Kingdom and China by air is around 8,162 Kilometres (5,072 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.15t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to China?

Accepted Answer

511kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United Kingdom 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 777-300
Air Astana	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+4 others
Pakistan International Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+2 others
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
OCR	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE3 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Griffin → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FP2 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AEU2 → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
BGS01 → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SAFRAN1 → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EPIC → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FP2 → PA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CALFB → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AEU2 → CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
LL4 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
AEU2 / LL4 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
VICTORY → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
LL4 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FAL1 → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL1 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NE3 / AE3 → CPF / NP1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 → EAS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Griffin → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL1 → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FP2 → WA1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
FP2 → EA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AE3 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Griffin → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AEU2 / LL4 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE2 / AE1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Britannia	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Britannia	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NE3 / AE3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IOS / ME1 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAX / SAECS → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - Israel Express \| ZIM - ZNI → NE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ECX → NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAX / SAECS → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - Israel Express \| ZIM - ZNI → NE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ECX → NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
WCC / EWX → FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Lion → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FE5 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 / Lion → MD5 / Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Lion → BUNGARAYA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE5 → WA1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
FE5 → SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 → EA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NEWMO → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC To WAF → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1 → ASE / NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IOS / ME1 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
PCRFXL → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE5 → SA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
IOS / ME1 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ECUKS6 → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Lion → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IOS / ME1 → SE1 / AE12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → SE1 / AE12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FE5 → CPX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Yang Ming
Lion → FIREHORSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE5 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FE5 / Lion → MD1 / Panther	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FE5 → CCX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
Lion / FE5 → Ipanema / SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE
NE2 → AS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1 → US1 / TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AE1 → SH2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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United Kingdom to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

United Kingdom to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

United Kingdom to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Southampton to Nansha

Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Shanghai

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