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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Indonesia and China is 5 days 13h. Ships depart from Surabaya (IDSUB) and arrive at Shekou (CNSHK) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Indonesia and China?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Surabaya (IDSUB) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 5 days 13h later. These services are operated by SITC, Maersk, Sinokor, King Ocean, King Ocean, King Ocean, King Ocean, Sinokor, Sinokor and HMM.

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

The quickest flight from Indonesia to China takes around 4h 25m. Flights depart from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and arrive at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

How often do planes fly between Indonesia and China?

Scheduled flights between Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by China Cargo Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Singapore Airlines, AirAsia, Thai Lion Air and AirAsia and the typical transit time is around 4h 25m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Indonesia and China. Cargo flights depart from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and arrive at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 4h 25m. China Cargo Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Indonesia to China by ship?

The distance between Indonesia and China by cargo ship is 1,968 Nautical Miles (3,645 Kilometres / 2,265 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Surabaya (IDSUB) and Shekou (CNSHK).

What is the distance between Indonesia to China by air?

The distance between Indonesia and China by air is around 3,296 Kilometres (2,048 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

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

451kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Indonesia 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Indonesia to China?

122kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Indonesia 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.

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Indonesia to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Air Freight

4h 25m, 1-2 times a day

122kg CO₂

Container Ship

5 days 13h, 2-4 times a week

451kg CO₂

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Indonesia to China by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Indonesia to China by plane will take about 4h 25m and departs from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and arrives into Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. China Cargo Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Departs from

CGK

Departs from

SZX

4h 25m: 1-2 times a day

3,296 km
2,048 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

122kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Cargo AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
AirAsia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
Thai Lion Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800
AirAsia	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+1 others

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Cargo flights

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

CGK

Departs from

CAN

5h 11m: 2-4 times a day

3,364 km
2,091 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

94kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
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Indonesia to China by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Indonesia to China by ship will take about 5 days 13h and departs from Surabaya (IDSUB) and arrives into Shekou (CNSHK). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. SITC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Surabaya to Shekou

Port of loading

IDSUB

Port of loading

CNSHK

5 days 13h: 2-4 times a week

3,645 km
2,265 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

451kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KCI / CMI3 / KMV2	Direct	2-4 times a week	SITC, TS Lines, CNC Line, Namsung, ONE
IA8	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, ZIM
KI1 / KIS1 → ANX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A, King Ocean
KIS1 → KPX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
KIS1 → NKT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
KIS1 → KCM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
KIS1 → CT2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
KI1 → HPS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
KI1 / KIS1 → KTS1 / KTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A, King Ocean
KI1 → NVX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM

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Cargo flights

Jakarta to Shanghai

Port of loading

IDJKT

Port of loading

CNSHG

11 days 17h: Every 1-2 days

4,750 km
2,951 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

628kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Koala	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PCI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Evergreen, Heung-A
CHINA-1 / CHN1 / SIS1 / CID / CIP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line, COSCO, CMA CGM, ASEAN, ONE, OOCL
CKI / RVC	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, COSCO, HMM, RCL, SITC
CVI / CMI	Direct	2-4 times a week	SITC, CNC Line, King Ocean
CIT → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Pertiwi → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Seahorse → Britannia	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
ANX → PCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
JEX / RTI02 → CSI / RFM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, RCL
Pertiwi → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIT → ZAX3 / FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
ANX → CKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
Seahorse → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIT → CIX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JSJ / JID → SA1 / SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
CIT → AG2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JEX / RTI02 → CIS / RWA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, RCL
IHX → ZAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JSJ / JID → AG2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
IHX → AG2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CIT → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CIT → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CIT → WAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JSJ / JID → EAS4 / EA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
JSJ →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CS1 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
JEX → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
JID → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
IHX → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
IHX → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
IHX → WAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KI1 / KIS1 → FEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, Sinokor, Heung-A
KIS1 → CVT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
KI1 / KIS1 → KMS / KMSK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, Heung-A
ANX → FEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, Sinokor, Heung-A
ANX → CVT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
ANX → KMS / KMSK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, Heung-A
JPI → ACSA3 / WSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO
JPI → ACSA3 / WSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO
JPI / TPI → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, Yang Ming
JPI / TPI → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, Yang Ming
JPI / TPI → CTI1 / CTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Yang Ming
JPI / TPI → CTI1 / CTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Yang Ming

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Most frequent

Surabaya to Shanghai

Port of loading

IDSUB

Port of loading

CNSHG

7 days 22h: Every 1-2 days

5,127 km
3,186 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

473kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CHINA-1 / CHN1 / SIS1 / CID / CIP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line, COSCO, CMA CGM, ASEAN, ONE, OOCL
PCI	Direct	2-4 times a week	Sinokor, Evergreen, Heung-A
CKI / RVC	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, COSCO, HMM, RCL, SITC
ICN	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
CVI / CMI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC, CNC Line, King Ocean
CTI1 / CTI / CIT / CIS2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Yang Ming, Gold Star, Maersk, OOCL, ZIM
KI1 / KIS1 → FEM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A, King Ocean
KIS1 → CVT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
KI1 / KIS1 → KMS / KMSK	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Heung-A, King Ocean
KI1 → NW1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM

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Ocean routes from Indonesia to China

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Indonesia to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Cargo flights

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Indonesia to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Surabaya to Shekou

Cargo flights

Jakarta to Shanghai

Most frequent

Surabaya to Shanghai

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