Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from China to Finland by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between China and Finland is 38 days 17h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Helsinki (FIHEL) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between China and Finland?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Helsinki (FIHEL) around 38 days 17h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from China to Finland by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from China to Finland takes around 9h 18m. Flights depart from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) and arrive at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between China and Finland?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Juneyao Airlines and the typical transit time is around 9h 18m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between China and Finland?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between China and Finland. Cargo flights depart from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrive at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 20h 35m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between China to Finland by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between China and Finland by cargo ship is 15,432 Nautical Miles (28,580 Kilometres / 17,759 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shanghai (CNSHG) and Helsinki (FIHEL).

Question 7

What is the distance between China to Finland by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between China and Finland by air is around 6,677 Kilometres (4,149 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from China to Finland by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.27t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from China to Finland. 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 China to Finland?

Accepted Answer

219kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from China to Finland. 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
Juneyao Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+7 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Juneyao Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Finnair	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Lion → BAL10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Swan-Sentosa → BAL10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AE55 → L02	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE7 → L02	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FAL1 → FLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AE6 → L02	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Swan-Sentosa → BAL02	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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China to Finland By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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China to Finland by Air freight

Quickest air route

Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport

Cargo flights

Beijing Capital International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport

Most frequent

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport

China to Finland by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Shanghai to Helsinki

Cargo flights

Yantian to Kotka

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