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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chengdu and London is 34 days 14h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Chengdu and London?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 34 days 14h later. These services are operated by Maersk, MSC and Maersk.

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

The quickest flight from Chengdu to London 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 London?

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 London?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Chengdu and London. 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 London by ship?

The distance between Chengdu and London by cargo ship is 13,437 Nautical Miles (24,886 Kilometres / 15,463 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nansha (CNNSA) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

What is the distance between Chengdu to London by air?

The distance between Chengdu and London 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 London by sea?

1.23t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chengdu to London. 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 London?

492kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chengdu to London. 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 14h, 2-4 times a week

1.08t CO₂e

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Chengdu to London by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Chengdu to London 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 London by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Chengdu to London by ship will take about 34 days 14h and departs from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrives into London Gateway Port (GBLGP). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

GBLGP

34 days 14h: 2-4 times a week

24,859 km
15,446 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.08t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE4 / AE5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Albatros	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
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Closest seaports

Nansha to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

CNNSA

Port of loading

GBLGP

37 days 1h: Daily

24,886 km
15,463 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.23t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IA7 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SH3 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA1 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IA36 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AWA / FEW6 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
CPF / TBN → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MASHARIKI → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FEW3 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
US4 / TP16 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Lion → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Lion → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → Swan-Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AFL → NWC To WAF	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC

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Cargo flights

Nansha to Felixstowe

Port of loading

CNNSA

Port of loading

GBFXT

37 days 23h: 2-4 times a day

24,776 km
15,395 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.18t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Dragon → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EAX1 → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
CSS3 → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WAX1 / WAF1 → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
CME → FAL5 / AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
WAX3 / WAF3 → FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
WAX → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CIX6 → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AFL → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
ASAFGR / WAX4 / WAF4 → FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SEASIA67 → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AEM3 / EM1 → NET	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CSE / CSE1 → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
→ FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Lion → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Chengdu to London 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 London by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to London Gateway Port

Closest seaports

Nansha to London Gateway Port

Cargo flights

Nansha to Felixstowe

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