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 22 days 8h. Ships depart from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrive at Qingdao (CNQDG) 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 Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrive into Qingdao (CNQDG) around 22 days 8h later. These services are operated by SLD, CMA CGM, HMM, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, ONE, MSC, ONE, Evergreen 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 2-4 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 12,371 Nautical Miles (22,912 Kilometres / 14,237 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Felixstowe (GBFXT) and Qingdao (CNQDG).

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

1.26t 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
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+3 others
EmiratesFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CAX / HAIJ - CAX \| SFT - CAX \| SLD - CAX	Direct	N/A	SLD, SITC, SFT, CMA CGM, HAIJ
NCLEVANT → HAIJ - CAX \| SFT - CAX \| SLD - CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE3 / Condor	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, MSC, ONE
FAL7 → HAIJ - CAX \| SFT - CAX \| SLD - CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AEU7 → CI2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
NE7 → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
NE7 → AEF2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
AEU7 → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
NE7 → OGME	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
Albatros → Lion	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Albatros → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Albatros → JADE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IPAK → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE6 → KCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Albatros → Bengal	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE6 → KCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NE7 → NCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
Albatros → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE3 / AE3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
GEX2 → AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1 → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
NE3 / AE3 → ASE / NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3 → SE1 / AE12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
TA1 / AL5 → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
NE3 → AS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Neo Samba → AE3	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AL4 / TA4 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AL1 / TA3 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FAL1 → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEU2 / LL4 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NE3 / AE3 → US1 / TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FAL1 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL1 → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
AEU2 / LL4 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL1 / LL4 → CIX4 / CIX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1 → FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
LL4 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
OCR → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AEU2 / LL4 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CALFB / ELSA / ATW → FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
GEX2 → AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
AEU2 / LL4 → FCE / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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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

Felixstowe to Qingdao

Most frequent

Southampton to Shanghai

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