Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Beijing to Milan by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Beijing and Milan is 45 days 10h. Ships depart from Tianjin (CNTSN) and arrive at Koper (SIKOP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Beijing and Milan?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Tianjin (CNTSN) and arrive into Koper (SIKOP) around 45 days 10h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Beijing to Milan by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Beijing to Milan takes around 11h 9m. Flights depart from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrive at Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Beijing and Milan?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Air China, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Hainan Airlines, Air China, Air China, Air Algerie, Emirates, Korean Air, Lufthansa and Asiana Airlines and the typical transit time is around 11h 9m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Beijing and Milan?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Beijing and Milan. Cargo flights depart from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrive at Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 11h 9m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Beijing to Milan by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Beijing and Milan by cargo ship is 17,780 Nautical Miles (32,928 Kilometres / 20,461 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tianjin (CNTSN) and Koper (SIKOP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Beijing to Milan by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Beijing and Milan by air is around 8,843 Kilometres (5,495 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Beijing to Milan by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.59t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Beijing to Milan. 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 Beijing to Milan?

Accepted Answer

329kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Beijing to Milan. 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
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+8 others
Air France	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+6 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Air Algerie	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
Asiana Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-300+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air France	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+6 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Saudia	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AE12 / Phoenix	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, MSC
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Beijing Capital International Airport to Milan Malpensa International Airport

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Beijing Capital International Airport to Milano Linate Airport

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Beijing Daxing International Airport to Milan Malpensa International Airport

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Tianjin to Koper

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