Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Latvia and China is 50 days 2h. Ships depart from Riga (LVRIX) and arrive at Xiamen (CNXMG) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Latvia and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Riga (LVRIX) and arrive into Xiamen (CNXMG) around 50 days 2h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Latvia to China takes around 13h 33m. Flights depart from Riga International Airport (RIX) and arrive at Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Latvia and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Uzbekistan Airways and the typical transit time is around 13h 33m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Latvia and China. Cargo flights depart from Riga International Airport (RIX) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 16h 28m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Latvia to China by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Latvia and China by cargo ship is 14,696 Nautical Miles (27,216 Kilometres / 16,911 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Riga (LVRIX) and Xiamen (CNXMG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Latvia to China by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Latvia and China by air is around 5,162 Kilometres (3,207 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.33t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Latvia 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 Latvia to China?

Accepted Answer

282kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Latvia 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
Uzbekistan Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+7 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BAL03 → Britannia → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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Latvia to China by Air freight

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Riga International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport

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Riga International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

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