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 38 days 3h. Ships depart from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrive at Ningbo (CNNGB) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrive into Ningbo (CNNGB) around 38 days 3h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, OOCL, Evergreen, MSC, COSCO, MSC, OOCL, CMA CGM and Evergreen.

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 10hrs. 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, Turkish Airlines, Air Astana, EgyptAir and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 10hrs.

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 Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 10h 35m. Air China 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 14,161 Nautical Miles (26,226 Kilometres / 16,296 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Felixstowe (GBFXT) and Ningbo (CNNGB).

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

1.85t 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
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+5 others
Air Astana	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air ChinaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Albatros	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Albatros	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Albatros	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
Albatros → Panther	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Albatros → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Albatros → Panther	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Albatros → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FEMEX1 → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WC4 / TP5 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NCLEVANT → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2 → AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 → JSM / JPX / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
Albatros → Origami	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
FEMEX1 → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FE5 / Lion	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
NE4 / AE5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FE5 / Lion	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
NWC To WAF → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MSC - Levante Express → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FEW5 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE3 / AE3 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ECX → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE5 → FIL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
FE5 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE5 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NE2 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AE1 → COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NEWMO → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE5 → KCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Lion → Dolphin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE5 → SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 / Lion → FE3 / Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FE5 / Lion → MD5 / Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FE5 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE5 → SA5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
NEWMO → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IOS / ME1 → IAX / FI3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, 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

Cargo flights

Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

United Kingdom to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Felixstowe to Ningbo

Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Qingdao

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