Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cuba and China is 46 days 3h. Ships depart from Mariel (CUMAR) and arrive at Shekou (CNSHK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Cuba and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Mariel (CUMAR) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 46 days 3h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Cuba to China takes around 23h 15m. Flights depart from José Martí International Airport (HAV) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Cuba and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between José Martí International Airport (HAV) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air China and Air France and the typical transit time is around 23h 15m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Cuba and China. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Cuba to China by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cuba and China by cargo ship is 14,601 Nautical Miles (27,041 Kilometres / 16,803 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mariel (CUMAR) and Shekou (CNSHK).

Question 7

What is the distance between Cuba to China by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cuba and China by air is around 12,745 Kilometres (7,920 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between José Martí International Airport (HAV) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.85t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Cuba to China. 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 Cuba to China?

Accepted Answer

530kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cuba to China. 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
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
INDIGO → PEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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José Martí International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

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