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

The shortest shipping time by sea between China and Spain is 28 days 20h. Ships depart from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive at Valencia (ESVLC) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between China and Spain?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive into Valencia (ESVLC) around 28 days 20h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, Yang Ming and COSCO.

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

The quickest flight from China to Spain takes around 12hrs. Flights depart from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrive at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).

How often do planes fly between China and Spain?

Scheduled flights between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Air China, Lufthansa, Air Algerie, EgyptAir and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 12hrs.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between China and Spain. Cargo flights depart from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrive at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 12hrs. Lufthansa operates on this route.

What is the distance between China to Spain by ship?

The distance between China and Spain by cargo ship is 12,755 Nautical Miles (23,621 Kilometres / 14,678 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shekou (CNSHK) and Valencia (ESVLC).

What is the distance between China to Spain by air?

The distance between China and Spain by air is around 8,822 Kilometres (5,482 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).

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

966kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from China to Spain. 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 China to Spain?

356kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from China to Spain. 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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China to Spain By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Air Freight

12hrs, Every 1-2 days

356kg CO₂e

Container Ship

28 days 20h, 2-4 times a week

966kg CO₂e

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China to Spain by Air freight

The quickest way to get from China to Spain by plane will take about 12hrs and departs from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrives into Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Air China is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Beijing Capital International Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Departs from

PEK

Departs from

BCN

12hrs: Every 1-2 days

8,822 km
5,482 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

356kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Air Algerie	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+2 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others

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Cargo flights

Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Zaragoza Airport

Departs from

CGO

Departs from

ZAZ

16h 45m: Every 1-2 weeks

9,266 km
5,758 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

447kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Atlas AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Most frequent

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Departs from

HGH

Departs from

MAD

14h 26m: Every 1-2 days

10,278 km
6,387 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

634kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Capital Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200
Air ChinaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
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China to Spain by Container ship

The quickest way to get from China to Spain by ship will take about 28 days 20h and departs from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrives into Valencia (ESVLC). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. CMA CGM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Shekou to Valencia

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

ESVLC

28 days 20h: 2-4 times a week

23,621 km
14,678 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

966kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, Maersk, HMM, MSC
BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, CMA CGM
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Cargo flights

Shekou to Algeciras

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

ESALG

41 days: Every 2-4 weeks

27,283 km
16,953 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

1.7t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ICX / FIM / IOM	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, CSTAR, ONE
SAFARI → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CMX → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JSM3 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CCX → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FIL / SX3 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
KME / AG1 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FIM / IOM → FE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE
Phoenix → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IA5 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Ingwe → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS3 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
MD1 / Panther → FE3 / Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, MSC, ONE
SA5 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS3 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
Shikra → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAS → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CIP → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → FE3 / Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM, MSC
New Falcon → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MD3 / Tiger → FE3 / Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
CPX → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Carioca → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ipanema / SX1 → Condor / FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE
JTS → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
→ Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
→ WAF7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
→ E07	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
→ E14	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
→ Neo Bossa Nova	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
→ Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
→ WAF6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
→ E04	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
→ E19	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CIX → IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Lang Co Express → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FEW3 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PMX → MINA / WM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CIX → IMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Most frequent

Ningbo to Valencia

Port of loading

CNNGB

Port of loading

ESVLC

35 days 16h: 2-4 times a week

25,155 km
15,631 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.21t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZMP	Direct	1-2 times a week	ZIM
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
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Ocean routes from China to Spain

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China to Spain by Air freight

Quickest air route

Beijing Capital International Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Cargo flights

Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to Zaragoza Airport

Most frequent

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

China to Spain by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Shekou to Valencia

Cargo flights

Shekou to Algeciras

Most frequent

Ningbo to Valencia

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