Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Wuhan and London is 38 days 11h. Ships depart from Ningbo (CNNGB) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Wuhan and London?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Ningbo (CNNGB) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 38 days 11h later. These services are operated by Maersk, MSC, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Wuhan to London takes around 11h 40m. Flights depart from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Wuhan and London?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Korean Air and the typical transit time is around 11h 40m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What is the distance between Wuhan to London by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Wuhan and London by cargo ship is 11,055 Nautical Miles (20,474 Kilometres / 12,722 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Lianyungang (CNLYG) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Wuhan to London by air?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

763kg 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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

385kg 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.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-8
Air China	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+3 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+3 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 737-800+2 others
Cathay Pacific	Daily	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737-800+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE3 / AE3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Albatros	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC
FE5 / Lion	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
AC2 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NAX → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SE3 / AE15 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
US3 / TP15 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Origami → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SE3 / AE15 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Sentosa → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NAF / TBD → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
PH1 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IA9 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SH2 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
HP2 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AME1/TPM → NE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AN1 → NE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AGX / FM1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE4 / AE19 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
US1 / TP11 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Dragon → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WC4 / TP5 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FAL2 → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
US2 / TP12 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Origami → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SE1 / AE12 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Sentosa → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IA28 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IRA → NE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AC2 → AE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Origami → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NAX → NE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NAX → NE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE3 / Condor → FE5 / Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, MSC, ONE
NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
PH1 → AE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IAX / FI3 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SA1 → NE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Wallaby → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KANGAROO → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SITC - LKT → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SITC - LKT → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
THX → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
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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 Stansted Airport

Wuhan to London by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Ningbo to London Gateway Port

Closest seaports

Lianyungang to London Gateway Port

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