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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chengdu and Melbourne 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 Melbourne?

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 Melbourne by air freight?

The quickest flight from Chengdu to Melbourne takes around 10h 15m. Flights depart from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and arrive at Melbourne International Airport (MEL).

How often do planes fly between Chengdu and Melbourne?

Scheduled flights between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Sichuan Airlines, Thai Airways, AirAsia X and Batik Air Malaysia and the typical transit time is around 10h 15m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Chengdu and Melbourne. Cargo flights depart from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and arrive at Melbourne International Airport (MEL) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 17h 54m. Cathay Pacific operates on this route.

What is the distance between Chengdu to Melbourne by ship?

The distance between Chengdu and Melbourne 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 Melbourne by air?

The distance between Chengdu and Melbourne by air is around 8,780 Kilometres (5,455 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL).

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

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

373kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chengdu to Melbourne. 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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10h 15m, Every 1-2 days

240kg CO₂e

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11 days 16h, 2-4 times a week

962kg CO₂e

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Chengdu to Melbourne by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Chengdu to Melbourne by plane will take about 10h 15m and departs from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and arrives into Melbourne International Airport (MEL). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Sichuan Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Melbourne International Airport

Departs from

TFU

Departs from

MEL

10h 15m: Every 1-2 days

8,657 km
5,379 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

240kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Sichuan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others
AirAsia X	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300
Batik Air Malaysia	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others

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Closest airports

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Melbourne International Airport

Departs from

CTU

Departs from

MEL

17h 54m: Every few hours

8,780 km
5,455 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

373kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320+7 others
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-200 Mixed Configuration+3 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+3 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+6 others
Cathay PacificFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others

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Chengdu to Melbourne by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Chengdu to Melbourne 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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Chengdu to Melbourne by Air freight

Quickest air route

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Melbourne International Airport

Closest airports

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Melbourne International Airport

Chengdu to Melbourne by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Shekou to Melbourne

Closest seaports

Nansha to Melbourne

Most frequent

Yantian to Melbourne

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