Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Philadelphia and Chengdu is 39 days 7h. Ships depart from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive at Yantian (CNYTN) with scheduled departures N/A.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Philadelphia and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart n/a from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive into Yantian (CNYTN) around 39 days 7h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Philadelphia to Chengdu takes around 23h 30m. Flights depart from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Philadelphia and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Lufthansa and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 23h 30m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Philadelphia and Chengdu. Cargo flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 24hrs. Atlas Air, Atlas Air and Cathay Pacific operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Chengdu by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Chengdu by cargo ship is 15,348 Nautical Miles (28,424 Kilometres / 17,662 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Norfolk (USORF) and Yantian (CNYTN).

Question 7

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Chengdu by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Chengdu by air is around 14,039 Kilometres (8,724 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.75t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Philadelphia to Chengdu. 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 Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

662kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Philadelphia to Chengdu. 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
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8+1 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-8+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Atlas AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747 Freighter
Atlas AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747 Freighter
Cathay PacificFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747+2 others
Asiana Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Air China	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+5 others
China Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Xiamen Air	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
EVA Air	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+4 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
America / Z7S	Direct	N/A	MSC, ZIM
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Philadelphia to Chengdu By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Philadelphia to Chengdu by Air freight

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Newark Liberty International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

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John F Kennedy International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

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John F Kennedy International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Philadelphia to Chengdu by Container ship

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Norfolk to Yantian

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