Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between China and Laos is 4 days 18h. Ships depart from Qingdao (CNQDG) and arrive at Haiphong (VNHPH) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between China and Laos?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Qingdao (CNQDG) and arrive into Haiphong (VNHPH) around 4 days 18h later. These services are operated by Sinokor and SITC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from China to Laos takes around 2h 12m. Flights depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrive at Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between China and Laos?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Donghai Airlines and the typical transit time is around 2h 12m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between China and Laos. Cargo flights depart from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and arrive at Wattay International Airport (VTE) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 2h 45m. Sichuan Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from China to Laos by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 5h to send cargo via road from China and Laos. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between China to Laos by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between China and Laos by cargo ship is 1,574 Nautical Miles (2,915 Kilometres / 1,811 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Qingdao (CNQDG) and Haiphong (VNHPH).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between China to Laos?

Accepted Answer

The distance between China and Laos by road is 2,694 Kilometres (1,674 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 5h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between China to Laos by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between China and Laos by air is around 1,283 Kilometres (797 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

563kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from China to Laos. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from China to Laos?

Accepted Answer

67kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from China to Laos. 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
Donghai Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Sichuan AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320
Lao Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
9 Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800
Lao Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KCH	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, TS Lines, CK Line, POCEAN
CKV	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AG4 → CTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
RCG → RLM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
REA2 → RLM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
REA2 → RLM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
PN4 → CS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
KCI → CTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung, ONE
NFS / KCS2 → CTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung, ONE
RFM3 → RLM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
EA3 → CTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAC → CTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SW2 → CTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CV2 → CSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line
RNI5 → RLM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
PS6 → CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
AUE → CTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
IEA2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
IEA2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
ICI →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
→ CSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line
CPX → CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
KCI → CSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line
CP6 / TTP → CSE / CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, CNC Line
A1X → CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM

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China to Laos By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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China to Laos by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Wattay International Airport

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Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Wattay International Airport

Most frequent

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Wattay International Airport

China to Laos by Container ship

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Qingdao to Haiphong

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Qingdao to Laem Chabang

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