How long does it take to ship a container from Hong Kong to London by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Hong Kong and London is 33 days 3h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Hong Kong and London?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 33 days 3h later. These services are operated by MSC and Maersk.

How long does it take to send cargo from Hong Kong to London by air freight?

The quickest flight from Hong Kong to London takes around 13h 26m. Flights depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

How often do planes fly between Hong Kong and London?

Scheduled flights between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Shenzhen Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 13h 26m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Hong Kong and London?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Hong Kong and London. Cargo flights depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 13h 26m. Lufthansa operates on this route.

What is the distance between Hong Kong to London by ship?

The distance between Hong Kong and London by cargo ship is 13,423 Nautical Miles (24,859 Kilometres / 15,446 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yantian (CNYTN) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

What is the distance between Hong Kong to London by air?

The distance between Hong Kong and London by air is around 9,623 Kilometres (5,980 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and London City Airport (LCY).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Hong Kong to London by sea?

1.47t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Hong Kong to London. 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 Hong Kong to London?

395kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Hong Kong to London. 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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13h 26m, Every 1-2 days

590kg CO₂e

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33 days 3h, 2-4 times a week

1.47t CO₂e

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Hong Kong to London by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Hong Kong to London by plane will take about 13h 26m and departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrives into London Heathrow Airport (LHR). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Shenzhen Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Departs from

SZX

Departs from

LHR

13h 26m: Every 1-2 days

9,605 km
5,968 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

590kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Shenzhen Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+3 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
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Closest airports

Hong Kong International Airport to London City Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

LCY

21h 10m: 2-4 times a week

9,623 km
5,980 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

395kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
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Cargo flights

Hong Kong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

LHR

14h 45m: Every few hours

9,645 km
5,993 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

321kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay PacificFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+4 others
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Most frequent

Hong Kong International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

LGW

20h 30m: Every few hours

10,170 km
6,319 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

360kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+2 others
Swiss	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
Saudia	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777 Freighter+4 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others

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Hong Kong to London by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Hong Kong to London by ship will take about 33 days 3h and departs from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrives into London Gateway Port (GBLGP). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

GBLGP

33 days 3h: 2-4 times a week

24,859 km
15,446 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.47t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Swan-Sentosa	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AE7 / Condor	Direct	1-2 times a week	Maersk, MSC
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Cargo flights

Shekou to Felixstowe

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

GBFXT

37 days 10h: 2-4 times a day

24,753 km
15,381 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.27t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CIX / CIX3 → FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
FCE / FCS2 → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
KME → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AS1 → AE55	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAFARI → AE55	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CIX → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
KTX3 → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
PMX → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
IEX / FCS / FME → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AS9 / CIX5 → FAL5 / NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
CI5 → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CIX4 → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CPX → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
AIS → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CIMEX1 / MEX4 / AMA / ME1 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
IA5 → AE55	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AS1 / CPX3 → FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
REX2 → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
RS2 → LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
PMX → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
WAX → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Dolphin → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FEW3 → AE55	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AEM3 / EM1 → NET	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
Lang Co Express → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CIT → AEU1 / NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO

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Hong Kong to London by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Closest airports

Hong Kong International Airport to London City Airport

Cargo flights

Hong Kong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Most frequent

Hong Kong International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Hong Kong to London by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to London Gateway Port

Cargo flights

Shekou to Felixstowe

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