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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chengdu and Bristol is 34 days 19h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at Southampton (GBSOU) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Chengdu and Bristol?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into Southampton (GBSOU) around 34 days 19h later. These services are operated by Yang Ming and CMA CGM.

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

The quickest flight from Chengdu to Bristol takes around 11h 41m. Flights depart from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

How often do planes fly between Chengdu and Bristol?

Scheduled flights between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air China, Thai Airways and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 11h 41m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Chengdu and Bristol. Cargo flights depart from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 19h 55m. Cathay Pacific operates on this route.

What is the distance between Chengdu to Bristol by ship?

The distance between Chengdu and Bristol by cargo ship is 13,236 Nautical Miles (24,514 Kilometres / 15,232 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nansha (CNNSA) and Southampton (GBSOU).

What is the distance between Chengdu to Bristol by air?

The distance between Chengdu and Bristol by air is around 9,722 Kilometres (6,041 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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

1.17t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chengdu to Bristol. 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 Bristol?

492kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chengdu to Bristol. 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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11h 41m, 2-4 times a week

550kg CO₂e

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34 days 19h, 1-2 times a week

1.08t CO₂e

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Chengdu to Bristol by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Chengdu to Bristol by plane will take about 11h 41m and departs from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and arrives into London Heathrow Airport (LHR). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Air China is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Departs from

TFU

Departs from

LHR

11h 41m: 2-4 times a week

8,364 km
5,197 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

550kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+5 others
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Closest airports

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Departs from

CTU

Departs from

LHR

19h 55m: Every few hours

9,722 km
6,041 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

492kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+6 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350+5 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+4 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+8 others
Shenzhen Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+3 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900 Freighter+1 others
Cathay PacificFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+3 others

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Most frequent

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Departs from

CTU

Departs from

LGW

19h 51m: Every 1-2 hours

9,734 km
6,048 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

117kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	Every 1-2 hours	Airbus A350-900+5 others
China Eastern Airlines	Daily	Airbus A321+4 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900 Freighter+1 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+4 others

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Chengdu to Bristol by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Chengdu to Bristol by ship will take about 34 days 19h and departs from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrives into Southampton (GBSOU). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. Yang Ming is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to Southampton

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

GBSOU

34 days 19h: 1-2 times a week

24,486 km
15,215 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.08t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FP2 / Griffin	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM, MSC
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
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Closest seaports

Nansha to Southampton

Port of loading

CNNSA

Port of loading

GBSOU

37 days 2h: Every 1-2 days

24,514 km
15,232 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.17t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AG4 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WA1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MD4 / Dragon → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
EA4 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EA3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SW2 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AFL → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE5 / Lion → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
SAS → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Cargo flights

Shekou to Southampton

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

GBSOU

36 days 17h: 2-4 times a day

24,491 km
15,218 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.16t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Carioca → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CMX → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JSM3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KME / AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
CCX → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FIL / SX3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE
MD3 / Tiger → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Phoenix → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FIM / IOM → FP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE
PS3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
Ingwe → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MD1 / Panther → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, MSC, ONE
SA5 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
AFL → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Clanga → Griffin / FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE
SAS → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CIP → FP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM, MSC
New Falcon → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Shikra → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CPX → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Ipanema / SX1 → Griffin / FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE
JTS → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
MS2 → IO2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MP2 / MS2 → FE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
Lang Co Express → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dolphin → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Orchid → Griffin / FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE

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Ocean routes from Chengdu to Bristol

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Chengdu to Bristol by Air freight

Quickest air route

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Closest airports

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Most frequent

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Chengdu to Bristol by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to Southampton

Closest seaports

Nansha to Southampton

Cargo flights

Shekou to Southampton

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