Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between China and Portugal is 24 days 15h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at Sines (PTSIE) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between China and Portugal?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into Sines (PTSIE) around 24 days 15h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from China to Portugal takes around 14h 10m. Flights depart from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) and arrive at Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between China and Portugal?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) and Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Capital Airlines and the typical transit time is around 14h 10m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between China and Portugal. Cargo flights depart from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrive at Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 21h 19m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between China to Portugal by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between China and Portugal by cargo ship is 12,435 Nautical Miles (23,029 Kilometres / 14,310 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yantian (CNYTN) and Sines (PTSIE).

Question 7

What is the distance between China to Portugal by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between China and Portugal by air is around 10,745 Kilometres (6,677 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) and Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

936kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from China to Portugal. 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 Portugal?

Accepted Answer

580kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from China to Portugal. 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
Capital Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-200
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AE6 / Lion	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SH3 → AE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA7 → AE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA1 → AE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA36 → AE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FEW6 → AE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → AE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE7 / Condor → AE6 / Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, MSC
FEW3 → AE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Jade → Turkiye to/from UK West Coast	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Jade → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Jade → Med Canadian Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Jade → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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China to Portugal By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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China to Portugal by Air freight

Quickest air route

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)

Cargo flights

Beijing Capital International Airport to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)

China to Portugal by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to Sines

Cargo flights

Nansha to Sines

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