Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between United States and China is 13 days 6h. Ships depart from Seattle (USSEA) and arrive at Ningbo (CNNGB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Seattle (USSEA) and arrive into Ningbo (CNNGB) around 13 days 6h later. These services are operated by SM Line, SM Line, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, SM Line, OOCL, COSCO, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from United States to China takes around 54min. Flights depart from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and arrive at Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between United States and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Atlas Air and Kalitta Air and the typical transit time is around 54min.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between United States and China. Cargo flights depart from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and arrive at Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 54min. Kalitta Air operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and China by cargo ship is 5,126 Nautical Miles (9,494 Kilometres / 5,899 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Seattle (USSEA) and Ningbo (CNNGB).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and China by air is around 7,013 Kilometres (4,358 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

615kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United States 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 States to China?

Accepted Answer

646kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United States 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
Atlas Air	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-400
Kalitta AirFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SBX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
SBX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
MPNW → AK23	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MSC - Chinook \| ZIM - ZNP → WC4 / TP5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MPNW → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PNW1 → MCT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
DAH / OPNW / PNW1 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
OPNW / PNW1 → CTW1 / NTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
MPNW → AK6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PNW1 → HDT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SBX → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
OPNW / PNW1 → CPNW / PNW4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
OPNW / PNW1 → WSA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
OL1 → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
TEX / TA10 → WC5 / TP7	Transshipment	N/A	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
WSN/PNW / PANZ → WC5 / TP7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - Chinook \| ZIM - ZNP → PMR - PN1 \|\| HMM - PN1 \| ONE - PN1 \| YML - PN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
OPNW / PNW1 → CPV / PE2 / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
CALEX → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PS7 / AP1	Direct	2-4 times a week	HMM, ONE, Wan Hai, Yang Ming
MTE / SEA2 / PE1 / SEAP / OCEAN - MTE \|\| CMA - MTE \| COSCO - SEA2 \| EMC - PE1 \| OOCL - SEAP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, APL, Evergreen, OOCL
MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM, MSC
PS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
JPSW / PS1 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Yang Ming
HTW → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
GEX / AAS3 / HTW → JPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO
HTW → JTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS3 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
PS4 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
JPSW / JPX → KTX3	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
MP2 / MS2 → FL2 / SX2 / SSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
JPSW / JPX → KTX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PS4 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS4 → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PE1 → JTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
MTE / SEA2 / PE1 → JPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
PE1 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
HTW → TVP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JPSW / JPX → KTX1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
JPSW / JPX → KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PS6 → NS5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
MS2 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Sentosa → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → NW2 / Andes / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, MSC
PS6 → FL2 / SX2 / SSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
PS3 → FL2 / SX2 / SSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
PS6 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
JPSW / PS1 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Yang Ming
JPSW / JPX → KTX3	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
PS6 → CI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
PE1 → TVP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS6 → NW2 / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE

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

United States to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport

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Quickest ocean route

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