Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shenzhen and London is 33 days 3h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shenzhen and London?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 33 days 3h later. These services are operated by MSC and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shenzhen to London takes around 13h 26m. Flights depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shenzhen and London?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Saudia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 13h 26m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shenzhen and London. Cargo flights depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 13h 26m. Qatar Airways and Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Shenzhen to London by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shenzhen and London by cargo ship is 13,423 Nautical Miles (24,859 Kilometres / 15,446 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yantian (CNYTN) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Shenzhen to London by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shenzhen and London by air is around 9,623 Kilometres (5,980 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and London City Airport (LCY).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.47t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen to London?

Accepted Answer

395kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shenzhen 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
Shenzhen Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+4 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+3 others
Air China	Daily	Boeing 777-300+9 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+4 others
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+3 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+4 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others

More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay PacificFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+4 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Swiss	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Saudia	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777 Freighter+4 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others

More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Swan-Sentosa	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AE7 / Condor	Direct	1-2 times a week	Maersk, MSC
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Shenzhen to London By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Map / Route overview

Compare shipping modes

Air Freight

Container Ship

About Fluent Cargo

Shenzhen to London by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Closest airports

Hong Kong International Airport to London City Airport

Cargo flights

Hong Kong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Most frequent

Hong Kong International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Shenzhen to London by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to London Gateway Port

Cargo flights

Yantian to Felixstowe

More about shipping cargo and freight from Shenzhen to London by Air, Ocean and Road

Shipping from Shenzhen

Shipping to London