Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Philadelphia and Beijing is 35 days 8h. Ships depart from New York (USNYC) and arrive at Tianjin (CNTSN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Philadelphia and Beijing?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from New York (USNYC) and arrive into Tianjin (CNTSN) around 35 days 8h later. These services are operated by COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Philadelphia to Beijing takes around 16h 45m. Flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Philadelphia and Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Air China, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Uzbekistan Airways, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Air China, China Airlines, EVA Air and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 16h 45m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Philadelphia and Beijing. Cargo flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 16h 45m. Air China operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Beijing by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Beijing by cargo ship is 11,319 Nautical Miles (20,962 Kilometres / 13,025 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New York (USNYC) and Tianjin (CNTSN).

Question 7

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Beijing by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Beijing by air is around 14,240 Kilometres (8,849 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.31t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

635kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Philadelphia 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 China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787 Freighter+3 others
China Eastern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Uzbekistan Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787+1 others
Korean Air	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-8+3 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Asiana Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+5 others
Air ChinaFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+5 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8+1 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+10 others
Royal Air Maroc	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Air China	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
Xiamen Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+1 others
Saudia	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
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John F Kennedy International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

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Newark Liberty International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

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John F Kennedy International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport

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