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 14 days 17h. Ships depart from Seattle (USSEA) and arrive at Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Seattle (USSEA) and arrive into Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) around 14 days 17h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, OOCL, OOCL, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, OOCL and CMA CGM.

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 8h 25m. Flights depart from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and arrive at Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between United States and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Suparna Airlines and the typical transit time is around 8h 25m.

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 Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 8h 25m. Suparna Airlines 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 5,309 Nautical Miles (9,833 Kilometres / 6,110 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Seattle (USSEA) and Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN).

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 7,023 Kilometres (4,364 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

637kg 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

478kg 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
Suparna AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Kalitta AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300ERSF+1 others
Atlas AirFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200LR+1 others
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CPV / PE2 / PNW5	Direct	1-2 times a week	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
MPNW / PNW2 → CPV / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PS1ANL → HBB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Chinook → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PNW1 → CIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PNW1 → HBT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PNW1 → HKH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
DAH / OPNW / PNW1 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
OPNW / PNW1 → CTW1 / NTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
PNW1 → KTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PNW1 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PNW1 → TCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Chinook → SAMBAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
OPNW / PNW1 → CHL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
OPNW / PNW1 → NCT / CHL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
DAH → CNC - NCX \| TSL - NCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
HDS / HEDE - HDS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Gold Star, HEDE
PS6	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE, SM Line, Wan Hai, Yang Ming
PS6	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, SM Line, Wan Hai, Yang Ming
PS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
PS4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
EXX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AS1 + AAS2 → CKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PRX → PCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PRX → NSB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS1 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
PS6 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
PS7 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
PS4 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
TA1 / AL5 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
AS1 + AAS2 → AK6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CALEX → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS3 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
WC1 / TP6 → WC3 / TP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AC3 → TP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AS1 + AAS2 → AK23	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PE1 → TCX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
WC1 → AN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
PE1 → CTE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
SEA2 / PE1 → WSA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
PE1 → MCT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
SEA2 → CTW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
PE1 → HDT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
TP6 → PHI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PE1 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
SEA2 / SEAP → A3C	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PE1 → NSB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
CALEX → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CCE / MAREX → AME1/TPM / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd

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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 Nanjing Lukou International Airport

Cargo flights

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

United States to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Seattle to Tianjin / Xingang

Most frequent

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