Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Valletta to Chengdu by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Valletta and Chengdu is 43 days 14h. Ships depart from Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and arrive at Qinzhou (CNQZH) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Valletta and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and arrive into Qinzhou (CNQZH) around 43 days 14h later. These services are operated by COSCO.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Valletta to Chengdu by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Valletta to Chengdu takes around 18h 37m. Flights depart from Malta International Airport (MLA) and arrive at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Valletta and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 18h 37m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Valletta and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Valletta and Chengdu. Cargo flights depart from Malta International Airport (MLA) and arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 19h 10m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Valletta to Chengdu by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Valletta and Chengdu by cargo ship is 13,165 Nautical Miles (24,381 Kilometres / 15,150 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and Qinzhou (CNQZH).

Question 7

What is the distance between Valletta to Chengdu by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Valletta and Chengdu by air is around 9,470 Kilometres (5,885 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Valletta to Chengdu by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.14t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Valletta to Chengdu. 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 Valletta to Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

483kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Valletta to Chengdu. 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
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AEM2 → QVS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
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Malta International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

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Malta Freeport to Qinzhou

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