Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Shanghai to Bangkok by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and Bangkok is 6 days 13h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Bangkok (THBKK) with scheduled departures Daily.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and Bangkok?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart daily from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Bangkok (THBKK) around 6 days 13h later. These services are operated by TS Lines, SM Line, RCL, Wan Hai, Heung-A, COSCO, CNC Line, Matson, King Ocean and SITC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Shanghai to Bangkok by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shanghai to Bangkok takes around 4h 12m. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shanghai and Bangkok?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Thai Lion Air and the typical transit time is around 4h 12m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Shanghai and Bangkok?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shanghai and Bangkok. Cargo flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 4h 13m. Air China, Suparna Airlines and EVA Air operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Shanghai to Bangkok by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 18h to send cargo via road from Shanghai and Bangkok. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Shanghai to Bangkok by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Bangkok by cargo ship is 2,230 Nautical Miles (4,130 Kilometres / 2,566 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shanghai (CNSHG) and Bangkok (THBKK).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Shanghai to Bangkok?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Bangkok by road is 3,620 Kilometres (2,249 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 18h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Shanghai to Bangkok by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Bangkok by air is around 2,993 Kilometres (1,860 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Shanghai to Bangkok by sea?

Accepted Answer

547kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shanghai to Bangkok. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Shanghai to Bangkok?

Accepted Answer

160kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shanghai to Bangkok. 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
Thai Lion Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Xiamen Air	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Spring Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
Air Macau	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+1 others
China Southern Airlines	Every few hours	Airbus A350-900+9 others
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+7 others
Hong Kong Airlines	Daily	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+2 others
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+6 others
Spring Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A321+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320
Spring Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Shenzhen Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+2 others
Lucky Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737+3 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737-200 Mixed Configuration+6 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air ChinaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
Suparna AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737 Freighter
EVA AirFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CHT	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, Sinokor, King Ocean, Heung-A
VTX	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	SM Line, Namsung, POCEAN
RBC / CL2 / CCT1 / RBC13	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL, Maersk, ASEAN, CNC Line, China United, OOCL
IA28 / CT5 / CTK	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, CNC Line, Yang Ming, Maersk
BTS	Direct	1-2 times a week	Heung-A, Sinokor
RBC2 / CCT2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, RCL, CNC Line, OOCL
CSE / CS2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line, Interasia, HMM
JJ	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Matson
CVT / CTS	Direct	1-2 times a week	King Ocean, TS Lines, ONE
CKV2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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