Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and London is 37 days 6h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and London?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 37 days 6h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shanghai to London takes around 12h 30m. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shanghai and London?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by China Eastern Airlines, British Airways, KLM, Swiss, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Thai Airways, China Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and EVA Air and the typical transit time is around 12h 30m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shanghai and London. Cargo flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 12h 30m. Qatar Airways and Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Shanghai to London by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and London by cargo ship is 14,251 Nautical Miles (26,393 Kilometres / 16,400 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shanghai (CNSHG) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Shanghai to London by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and London by air is around 9,240 Kilometres (5,742 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.17t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shanghai to London. 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 Shanghai to London?

Accepted Answer

461kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shanghai to London. 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
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300+4 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+4 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Thai Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+1 others
China Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-8+4 others
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+11 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+3 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+9 others
Shenzhen Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Tianjin Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Swan-Sentosa	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Lion → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AE6 / Lion → AE7 / Condor	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, Maersk
Lion → Swan-Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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