Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chengdu and Belfast is 37 days 18h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at Belfast (GBBEL) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chengdu and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into Belfast (GBBEL) around 37 days 18h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chengdu to Belfast takes around 19h 6m. Flights depart from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and arrive at George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chengdu and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air China and the typical transit time is around 19h 6m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chengdu and Belfast by cargo ship is 14,153 Nautical Miles (26,211 Kilometres / 16,287 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shekou (CNSHK) and Belfast (GBBEL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chengdu to Belfast by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chengdu and Belfast by air is around 8,979 Kilometres (5,579 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.12t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chengdu to Belfast. 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 Chengdu to Belfast?

Accepted Answer

698kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chengdu to Belfast. 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	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Sichuan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330 Freighter+1 others
Sichuan Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330 Freighter+2 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL6 / AEU5 → IRISHS5 / NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
FAL3 / AEU6 → IRISHS5 / NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEX / AEM2 → FAL6 / AEU5 → IRISHS5 / NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
FCE → AEU5 → NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CIX / CIX3 → FAL6 / AEU5 → IRISHS5 / NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
→ FAL6 → IRISHS5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
KTX3 → AEU5 → NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SEAS2 / ESA2 → FAL6 / AEU5 → IRISHS5 / NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
PMX → AEU5 → NIS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
ZAX2 → AEU5 → NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
IEX / FCS → FAL6 / AEU5 → IRISHS5 / NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
AS9 → FAL6 → IRISHS5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CIMEX1 / MEX4 → FAL6 / AEU5 → IRISHS5 / NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CI5 → AEU5 → NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AIS → AEU5 → NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
→ AEU5 → NIS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
AS1 → FAL6 / AEU5 → IRISHS5 / NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
REX2 → FAL6 → IRISHS5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MEX / AEM2 → FAL2 / AEU3 → IRISHS5 / NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
BEX2 / AEM6 → FAL6 / AEU5 → IRISHS5 / NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
FCE → AEU3 → NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CIX / CIX3 → FAL2 / AEU3 → IRISHS5 / NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
→ FAL2 → IRISHS5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
KTX3 → AEU3 → NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SEAS2 / ESA2 → FAL2 / AEU3 → IRISHS5 / NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
PMX → AEU3 → NIS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
ZAX2 → AEU3 → NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
IEX / FCS → FAL2 / AEU3 → IRISHS5 / NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
AS9 → FAL2 → IRISHS5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CIMEX1 / MEX4 → FAL2 / AEU3 → IRISHS5 / NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CI5 → AEU3 → NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AIS → AEU3 → NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
→ AEU3 → NIS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
AS1 → FAL2 / AEU3 → IRISHS5 / NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
REX2 → FAL2 → IRISHS5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX2 / AEM6 → FAL2 / AEU3 → IRISHS5 / NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO

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Chengdu to Belfast By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Chengdu to Belfast by Air freight

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Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport

Closest airports

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport

Chengdu to Belfast by Container ship

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Yantian to Belfast

Closest seaports

Shekou to Belfast

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