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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chengdu and Adelaide is 11 days 16h. Ships depart from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive at Melbourne (AUMEL) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Chengdu and Adelaide?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive into Melbourne (AUMEL) around 11 days 16h later. These services are operated by COSCO, PIL and PIL.

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

The quickest flight from Chengdu to Adelaide takes around 17h 45m. Flights depart from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and arrive at Adelaide International Airport (ADL).

How often do planes fly between Chengdu and Adelaide?

Scheduled flights between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Adelaide International Airport (ADL) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines and the typical transit time is around 17h 45m.

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

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

The distance between Chengdu and Adelaide by cargo ship is 5,103 Nautical Miles (9,450 Kilometres / 5,872 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nansha (CNNSA) and Melbourne (AUMEL).

What is the distance between Chengdu to Adelaide by air?

The distance between Chengdu and Adelaide by air is around 8,242 Kilometres (5,122 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Adelaide International Airport (ADL).

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

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

310kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chengdu to Adelaide. 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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17h 45m, 2-4 times a week

310kg CO₂e

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11 days 16h, 2-4 times a week

962kg CO₂e

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Chengdu to Adelaide by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Chengdu to Adelaide by plane will take about 17h 45m and departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and arrives into Adelaide International Airport (ADL). 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

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Adelaide International Airport

Departs from

CTU

Departs from

ADL

17h 45m: 2-4 times a week

8,242 km
5,122 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

310kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+6 others
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Chengdu to Adelaide by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Chengdu to Adelaide by ship will take about 11 days 16h and departs from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrives into Melbourne (AUMEL). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. COSCO is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Shekou to Melbourne

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

AUMEL

11 days 16h: 2-4 times a week

9,412 km
5,848 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

962kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
A3S / A3SANL / SAS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, ANL, CMA CGM, PIL
CAT / STA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, Sinotrans, Yang Ming, ONE, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, TS Lines
SAE / CA2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, Yang Ming, TS Lines, SLS
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Closest seaports

Nansha to Melbourne

Port of loading

CNNSA

Port of loading

AUMEL

14 days 18h: Every 1-2 weeks

9,450 km
5,872 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAE / CA2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, Yang Ming, TS Lines, SLS
ZAX / Panda	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM, MSC, Maersk, Gold Star
SWS → AA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
MEX / ME5 / CSG → AAA1 / AA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, PIL
CI1 / CIX1 → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CSS3 / CSS → AAA1 / AA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, PIL
EA3 → AA1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	PIL
WAX1 / WAF1 → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EAS → AA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
AEM3 / EM1 → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
EAX1 → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CME → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
WAX3 / WAF3 → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
EAX3 → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
CVI → AA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
→ South East Asia Australia - South loop	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CIMEX7 / AG4 → South East Asia Australia - South loop / AU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ONE
AS6 → South East Asia Australia - South loop	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EAS4 / EA4 → SAL / AU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
WA1 → AU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EAS3 / EA3 → SAL / GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT / AU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
BEX → South East Asia Australia - South loop	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MASHARIKI → SAL / GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SW2 → South East Asia Australia - South loop / SAL / AU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
ASEA2 → AAXS / South East Asia Australia - South loop	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ANL
WAX / FEW3 → South East Asia Australia - South loop / GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
FE2 → AA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE2 → SAL / AU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE

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Most frequent

Yantian to Melbourne

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

AUMEL

13 days 4h: 2-4 times a week

9,408 km
5,846 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

865kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZAX / Panda	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC, Maersk, Gold Star
Dragon / AUN	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Maersk
NEAX / NAX / A1X / AUE	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
Wallaby	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AEU2 / LL4 → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEU6 / LL5 → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEU9 / LL7 → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEU1 / LL1 → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
AEM1 / WM1 → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
FE2 → AA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AEU5 / LL6 → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL1 → South East Asia Australia - South loop	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL3 / FE9 → South East Asia Australia - South loop / SAL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd
FAL8 → South East Asia Australia - South loop	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL5 → South East Asia Australia - South loop	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEX2 → South East Asia Australia - South loop	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE2 → SAL / AU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
AE11 → GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CGX → SAL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FAL6 → South East Asia Australia - South loop	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ASE / NEOASAS / SX2 → SAL / GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT / AU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE

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Ocean routes from Chengdu to Adelaide

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Chengdu to Adelaide by Air freight

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Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Adelaide International Airport

Chengdu to Adelaide by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Shekou to Melbourne

Closest seaports

Nansha to Melbourne

Most frequent

Yantian to Melbourne

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