Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Los Angeles to Beijing by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Los Angeles and Beijing is 15 days 20h. Ships depart from Los Angeles (USLAX) and arrive at CNHHA (CNHHA) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Los Angeles and Beijing?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Los Angeles (USLAX) and arrive into CNHHA (CNHHA) around 15 days 20h later. These services are operated by China United.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Los Angeles to Beijing by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Los Angeles to Beijing takes around 13h 17m. Flights depart from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Los Angeles and Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Air China, Korean Air, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Asiana Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Suparna Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Air China, China Airlines and EVA Air and the typical transit time is around 13h 17m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Los Angeles and Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Los Angeles and Beijing. Cargo flights depart from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 13h 17m. Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Suparna Airlines and Air China operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Los Angeles to Beijing by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Los Angeles and Beijing by cargo ship is 6,150 Nautical Miles (11,389 Kilometres / 7,077 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Los Angeles (USLAX) and CNHHA (CNHHA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Los Angeles to Beijing by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Los Angeles and Beijing by air is around 10,030 Kilometres (6,233 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bob Hope Airport (BUR) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Los Angeles to Beijing by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.9t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Los Angeles to Beijing. 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 Los Angeles to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

629kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Los Angeles to Beijing. 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 ChinaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
China Eastern AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330 Freighter
Hainan AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787 Freighter
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
Korean Air	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-8+4 others
All Nippon AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Japan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+2 others
Asiana Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A380-800+5 others
All Nippon Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Suparna AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747 Freighter+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Air ChinaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
Air China	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300+9 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Air China	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
Xiamen Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+4 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330 Freighter+2 others
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+7 others
Singapore Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Saudia	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
HEX2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	China United, HEDE
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Los Angeles International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

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Bob Hope Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

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