How long does it take to ship a container from Wuhan to London by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Wuhan and London is 36 days 7h. Ships depart from Ningbo (CNNGB) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Wuhan and London?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Ningbo (CNNGB) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 36 days 7h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd and MSC.

How long does it take to send cargo from Wuhan to London by air freight?

The quickest flight from Wuhan to London takes around 11h 55m. Flights depart from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

How often do planes fly between Wuhan and London?

Scheduled flights between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Korean Air and Tianjin Airlines and the typical transit time is around 11h 55m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Wuhan and London?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Wuhan and London. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Wuhan to London by ship?

The distance between Wuhan and London by cargo ship is 11,139 Nautical Miles (20,630 Kilometres / 12,819 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Lianyungang (CNLYG) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

What is the distance between Wuhan to London by air?

The distance between Wuhan and London by air is around 8,885 Kilometres (5,521 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Wuhan to London by sea?

932kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Wuhan to London. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Wuhan to London?

383kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Wuhan to London. 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.

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Wuhan to London by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Wuhan to London by plane will take about 11h 55m and departs from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and arrives into London Heathrow Airport (LHR). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. China Southern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Departs from

WUH

Departs from

LHR

11h 55m: 2-4 times a week

8,885 km
5,521 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

383kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Air China	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+3 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+4 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+1 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+7 others
Shenzhen Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Tianjin Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others

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Most frequent

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Departs from

WUH

Departs from

LGW

19h 8m: Every 1-2 days

9,232 km
5,737 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

448kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800+2 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+7 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900 Freighter+3 others

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Air routes from Wuhan to London

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Wuhan to London by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Wuhan to London by ship will take about 36 days 7h and departs from Ningbo (CNNGB) and arrives into London Gateway Port (GBLGP). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Ningbo to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

CNNGB

Port of loading

GBLGP

36 days 7h: Every 1-2 weeks

19,583 km
12,168 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

874kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE3 / AE3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE4 / AE5	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ESA → GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NAX → SE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NAX → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AEU5 → GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NE3 / AE3 → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AA7 → SE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AA7 → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
US3 / TP15 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
US3 / TP15 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Ecumed → AE19	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Ecumed → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NE3 / AE3 → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AK23 → GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
IRA → SE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ZMP → ZNI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
NAF / TBD → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ASEAN - RBC \| CUL - RBC1 \| OOCL - CCT1 \| RCL - RBC13 → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE1 / AE2 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SINOL - NJ1 \| SITC - VTX2 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA28 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
HP2 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SH2 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA98 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SH1 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA9 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IA9 → AE19	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AN1 → SE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AME1/TPM → SE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - Orient → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FEW3 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WSA2 → GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Dragon → AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NV2 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAX1 → GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE1 / AE12 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE4 / AE19 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AN1 → SE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MPNW → GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
US1 / TP11 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
US3 / TP15 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WSA5 → GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WC4 / TP5 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AEU9 → GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FIREHORSE → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
US2 / TP12 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CPNW → GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NE1 / AE2 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AWE2 → GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AME1/TPM → SE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CPV → GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO
FAL2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
GME2 → GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO
AEU2 → GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
US1 / TP11 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
RBC2 → GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AAC4 → GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO
SE1 / AE12 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Origami → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IRA → SE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WSA3 → GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Sentosa → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AK49 → GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
US2 / TP12 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FEW3 → AE19	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IA28 → AE19	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
AEU6 → GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Dragon → AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NV2 → AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
HP2 → AE19	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IA98 → AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WC4 / TP5 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SH2 → AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AK6 → GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FAL6 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE3 / AE3 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NAX → NE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AA7 → NE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FIREHORSE → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Closest seaports

Lianyungang to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

CNLYG

Port of loading

GBLGP

47 days 6h: Every 2-4 weeks

20,630 km
12,819 mi.

1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

932kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SITC - LKT → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SITC - LKT → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SITC - LKT → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CNC - KCS \| COSCO - NIS1 \| EMC - NSI \| ONE - CID \| OOCL - CIP2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CID → FE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE

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Most frequent

Shanghai to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

CNSHG

Port of loading

GBLGP

41 days 12h: 2-4 times a week

19,687 km
12,233 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

868kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SE3 / AE15	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE4 / AE19 / GEM - Asia Med loop 4 \|\| HL - SE4 \| ML - AE19	Direct	N/A	COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE3 / AE3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FE5 / Lion	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Britannia	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FEW3 → AE19	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NE1 / AE2 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IOS / ME1 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FEW3 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IOS / ME1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE1 / AE12 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE1 / AE2 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE1 / AE12 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FEW3 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FEW3 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NE1 / AE2 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE4 / AE19 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE1 / AE12 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE1 / AE2 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
KS1 / A05 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
KS1 / A05 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
KS1 / A05 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FEW3 → AE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
KCS2 → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Bengal → AES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Bengal → Lion	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Dragon → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Bengal → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Ocean routes from Wuhan to London

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Air Freight

11h 55m, 2-4 times a week

383kg CO₂e

Container Ship

36 days 7h, Every 1-2 weeks

874kg CO₂e

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There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Ningbo (CNNGB) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 36 days 7h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd and MSC.

Wuhan to London By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Wuhan to London by Air freight

Quickest air route

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Most frequent

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Wuhan to London by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Ningbo to London Gateway Port

Closest seaports

Lianyungang to London Gateway Port

Most frequent

Shanghai to London Gateway Port

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