How long does it take to ship a container from Shenzhen to Birmingham by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shenzhen and Birmingham is 34 days 14h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Shenzhen and Birmingham?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 34 days 14h later. These services are operated by Maersk, MSC and Maersk.

How long does it take to send cargo from Shenzhen to Birmingham by air freight?

The quickest flight from Shenzhen to Birmingham takes around 16h 40m. Flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Birmingham International Airport (BHX).

How often do planes fly between Shenzhen and Birmingham?

Scheduled flights between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Birmingham International Airport (BHX) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Hong Kong Air Cargo, KLM, Swiss, Air India, Saudia, Emirates and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 16h 40m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Shenzhen and Birmingham?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shenzhen and Birmingham. Cargo flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Birmingham International Airport (BHX) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 16h 40m. Hong Kong Air Cargo operates on this route.

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Birmingham by ship?

The distance between Shenzhen and Birmingham by cargo ship is 13,222 Nautical Miles (24,486 Kilometres / 15,215 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yantian (CNYTN) and Southampton (GBSOU).

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Birmingham by air?

The distance between Shenzhen and Birmingham by air is around 9,659 Kilometres (6,002 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Birmingham International Airport (BHX).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Shenzhen to Birmingham by sea?

1.08t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shenzhen to Birmingham. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Shenzhen to Birmingham?

474kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shenzhen to Birmingham. 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.

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16h 40m, Every 1-2 weeks

474kg CO₂e

Container Ship

34 days 14h, 2-4 times a week

1.08t CO₂e

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Shenzhen to Birmingham by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Shenzhen to Birmingham by plane will take about 16h 40m and departs from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrives into Birmingham International Airport (BHX). There are flights departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Hong Kong Air Cargo is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest air route

Hong Kong International Airport to Birmingham International Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

BHX

16h 40m: Every 1-2 weeks

9,659 km
6,002 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

474kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Hong Kong Air CargoFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-200 Freighter
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+3 others
Swiss	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Air India	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+1 others
Saudia	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330 Freighter+3 others

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Cargo flights

Hong Kong International Airport to East Midlands Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

EMA

20h 14m: 2-4 times a week

9,806 km
6,093 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

338kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
DHLFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
Silk Way West AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
DHLFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Most frequent

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Manchester Airport

Departs from

SZX

Departs from

MAN

19h 53m: 1-2 times a day

10,061 km
6,251 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

707kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787+3 others
Qatar Airways	Daily	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
Etihad Airways	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+4 others

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Shenzhen to Birmingham by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Shenzhen to Birmingham by ship will take about 34 days 14h and departs from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrives into London Gateway Port (GBLGP). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

GBLGP

34 days 14h: 2-4 times a week

24,859 km
15,446 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.08t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE4 / AE5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Albatros	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
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Closest seaports

Yantian to Southampton

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

GBSOU

34 days 19h: 1-2 times a week

24,486 km
15,215 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.08t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FP2 / Griffin	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM, MSC
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
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Cargo flights

Shekou to Felixstowe

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

GBFXT

37 days 2h: 2-4 times a day

24,753 km
15,381 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.21t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Carioca → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Tiger → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Phoenix → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Panther → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AFL → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Clanga → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Lynx → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FCE / FCS2 → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
New Falcon → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Shikra → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIX / CIX3 → FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
CIX → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
→ FAL5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
KTX3 → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PMX → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
IEX / FCS / FME → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
AS9 / CIX5 → FAL5 / NE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
CIMEX1 / MEX4 / AMA / ME1 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AIS → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CIX4 / CIX2 → NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
CI5 → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CPX → AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
AS1 / CPX3 → FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
REX2 → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
RS2 - X → LL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
RS2 → LL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
Carioca → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
JTS → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
WAX → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Lynx → AE7 / Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, MSC
MS2 → NEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KCM2 → FAL5 / AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
Lynx → AE55 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, MSC
Lang Co Express → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dolphin → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ Aegean Sea	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CIT → AEU1 / NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO

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Shenzhen to Birmingham by Air freight

Quickest air route

Hong Kong International Airport to Birmingham International Airport

Cargo flights

Hong Kong International Airport to East Midlands Airport

Most frequent

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Manchester Airport

Shenzhen to Birmingham by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to London Gateway Port

Closest seaports

Yantian to Southampton

Cargo flights

Shekou to Felixstowe

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