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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cape Town and Chengdu is 12 days 20h. Ships depart from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive at Hong Kong (HKHKG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Cape Town and Chengdu?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive into Hong Kong (HKHKG) around 12 days 20h later. These services are operated by ONE and PIL.

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

The quickest flight from Cape Town to Chengdu takes around 21h 32m. Flights depart from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and arrive at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

How often do planes fly between Cape Town and Chengdu?

Scheduled flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines and the typical transit time is around 21h 32m.

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

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Cape Town and Chengdu. 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 Cape Town to Chengdu by ship?

The distance between Cape Town and Chengdu by cargo ship is 7,447 Nautical Miles (13,791 Kilometres / 8,569 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cape Town (ZACPT) and Nansha (CNNSA).

What is the distance between Cape Town to Chengdu by air?

The distance between Cape Town and Chengdu by air is around 12,373 Kilometres (7,688 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

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

1.46t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Cape Town 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Cape Town to Chengdu?

348kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cape Town 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.

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Cape Town to Chengdu By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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21h 32m, 1-2 times a day

582kg CO₂e

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12 days 20h, 1-2 times a week

598kg CO₂e

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Cape Town to Chengdu by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Cape Town to Chengdu by plane will take about 21h 32m and departs from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and arrives into Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. Ethiopian Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Cape Town International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Departs from

CPT

Departs from

TFU

21h 32m: 1-2 times a day

12,418 km
7,716 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

582kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Singapore Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
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Closest airports

Cape Town International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Departs from

CPT

Departs from

CTU

22h 20m: 2-4 times a week

12,373 km
7,688 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

348kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Lufthansa	1-2 times a week	Airbus A340-300+1 others
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Cape Town to Chengdu by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Cape Town to Chengdu by ship will take about 12 days 20h and departs from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrives into Hong Kong (HKHKG). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. ONE is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Cape Town to Hong Kong

Port of loading

ZACPT

Port of loading

HKHKG

12 days 20h: 1-2 times a week

13,370 km
8,308 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

598kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MD1	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, Yang Ming
ZAX2 / ASA / SA2 / SAS / SAF2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, ZIM
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Closest seaports

Cape Town to Nansha

Port of loading

ZACPT

Port of loading

CNNSA

22 days 2h: 1-2 times a day

13,791 km
8,569 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.46t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZAX2 → CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SAF2 / ASA / SA2 → CSS3 / CSS / CM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, OOCL, ZIM
ZAX2 / SAF2 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MD1 → 9HI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
MD1 → SA2 / SAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
SA2 / SAS / ASA → EAS3 / EA3 / EAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM
ZAX2 → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AE12 / Phoenix → TP2 / Jaguar	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, MSC
ZAX2 / SAF2 → CTJ / KTX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SAS → 9HI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
ZAX2 / ASA → CVX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
ZAX2 / ASA / SA2 / SAS / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, ZIM
AE12 → IA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE12 / Phoenix → Panda	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, MSC
AE12 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE12 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE12 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE12 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE12 → FEW6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE12 / Phoenix → AE7 / Condor	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, MSC
AE12 / Phoenix → AE5 / Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, MSC

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Cargo flights

Cape Town to Yantian

Port of loading

ZACPT

Port of loading

CNYTN

17 days 2h: 1-2 times a day

13,400 km
8,327 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

601kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MD1 → EC6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, Yang Ming
MD1 → AUN	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
MD1 → ASE / SX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
MD1 → CP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
MD1 → AN1 / NW1 / AX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM
SA2 / SAS → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
MD1 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, Yang Ming
ASA → NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SAS → AUN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ASA / SA2 / SAS → AUG / EC6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
SA2 / SAS → ASE / SX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → WSA / TLP3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
ZAX2 / ASA / SAS / SAF2 → SEA / PVCS / CP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → AWE4 / SAX / ECX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
SA2 / SAS → AN1 / AX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → OPNW / PNW1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AE12 / Phoenix → AE10 / Silk	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, MSC
AE12 / Phoenix → AE6 / Lion	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, MSC
AE12 → JSTAR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Ocean routes from Cape Town to Chengdu

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Cape Town to Chengdu by Air freight

Quickest air route

Cape Town International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Closest airports

Cape Town International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Cape Town to Chengdu by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Cape Town to Hong Kong

Closest seaports

Cape Town to Nansha

Cargo flights

Cape Town to Yantian

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