How long does it take to ship a container from Guangzhou to Cardiff by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Guangzhou and Cardiff is 34 days 19h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at Southampton (GBSOU) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Guangzhou and Cardiff?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into Southampton (GBSOU) around 34 days 19h later. These services are operated by Yang Ming and CMA CGM.

How long does it take to send cargo from Guangzhou to Cardiff by air freight?

The quickest flight from Guangzhou to Cardiff takes around 13hrs. Flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

How often do planes fly between Guangzhou and Cardiff?

Scheduled flights between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Air China, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, EgyptAir, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways and EVA Air and the typical transit time is around 13hrs.

What is the distance between Guangzhou to Cardiff by ship?

The distance between Guangzhou and Cardiff by cargo ship is 13,236 Nautical Miles (24,514 Kilometres / 15,232 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nansha (CNNSA) and Southampton (GBSOU).

What is the distance between Guangzhou to Cardiff by air?

The distance between Guangzhou and Cardiff by air is around 9,507 Kilometres (5,907 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Guangzhou to Cardiff by sea?

1.17t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Guangzhou to Cardiff. 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 Guangzhou to Cardiff?

362kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Guangzhou to Cardiff. 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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Q: Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Guangzhou and Cardiff?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Guangzhou and Cardiff. Cargo flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 13hrs. Qatar Airways operates on this route.

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Air Freight

13hrs, Every 1-2 days

362kg CO₂e

Container Ship

34 days 19h, 1-2 times a week

1.08t CO₂e

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Guangzhou to Cardiff by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Guangzhou to Cardiff by plane will take about 13hrs and departs from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrives into London Heathrow Airport (LHR). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. China Southern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Departs from

CAN

Departs from

LHR

13hrs: Every 1-2 days

9,507 km
5,907 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

362kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Air China	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300+8 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+3 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Malaysia Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+4 others
China Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others

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Cargo flights

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Stansted Airport

Departs from

CAN

Departs from

STN

14hrs: Daily

9,441 km
5,867 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

377kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Boeing 777 Freighter
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
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Most frequent

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Departs from

CAN

Departs from

LGW

19h 41m: Every 1-2 hours

9,774 km
6,073 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

410kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Air China	Every few hours	Boeing 777-300+8 others
China Eastern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others

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Air routes from Guangzhou to Cardiff

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Guangzhou to Cardiff by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Guangzhou to Cardiff by ship will take about 34 days 19h and departs from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrives into Southampton (GBSOU). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. Yang Ming is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to Southampton

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

GBSOU

34 days 19h: 1-2 times a week

24,486 km
15,215 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.08t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FP2 / Griffin	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM, MSC
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
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Closest seaports

Nansha to Southampton

Port of loading

CNNSA

Port of loading

GBSOU

37 days 2h: Daily

24,514 km
15,232 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.17t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AG4 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WA1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MD4 / Dragon → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
EA4 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EA3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SW2 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AFL → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE5 / Lion → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
SAS → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 / Lion → FE3 / Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming

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Cargo flights

Shekou to Southampton

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

GBSOU

36 days 17h: 2-4 times a day

24,491 km
15,218 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.16t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Carioca → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CMX → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JSM3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KME / AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
CCX → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FIL / SX3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE
MD3 / Tiger → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Phoenix → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FIM / IOM → FP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE
PS3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
Ingwe → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MD1 / Panther → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, MSC, ONE
SA5 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
AFL → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Clanga → Griffin / FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE
SAS → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CIP → FP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM, MSC
New Falcon → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Shikra → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CPX → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Ipanema / SX1 → Griffin / FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE
JTS → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
MS2 → IO2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MP2 / MS2 → FE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
Lang Co Express → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dolphin → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Orchid → Griffin / FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE

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Ocean routes from Guangzhou to Cardiff

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More about shipping cargo and freight from Guangzhou to Cardiff by Air, Ocean and Road

Scheduled flights between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Air China, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, EgyptAir, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways and EVA Air and the typical transit time is around 13hrs.

Guangzhou to Cardiff By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Guangzhou to Cardiff by Air freight

Quickest air route

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Cargo flights

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Stansted Airport

Most frequent

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Guangzhou to Cardiff by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to Southampton

Closest seaports

Nansha to Southampton

Cargo flights

Shekou to Southampton

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