How long does it take to ship a container from Southampton to Wuhan by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Southampton and Wuhan is 39 days 6h. Ships depart from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive at Xiamen (CNXMG) with scheduled departures Daily.

How regularly do container ships travel between Southampton and Wuhan?

There are scheduled container ships that depart daily from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive into Xiamen (CNXMG) around 39 days 6h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, HMM, MSC, MSC, MSC, HMM, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and Hapag-Lloyd.

How long does it take to send cargo from Southampton to Wuhan by air freight?

The quickest flight from Southampton to Wuhan takes around 11h 27m. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH).

How often do planes fly between Southampton and Wuhan?

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, Korean Air and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 11h 27m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Southampton and Wuhan?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Southampton and Wuhan. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Southampton to Wuhan by ship?

The distance between Southampton and Wuhan by cargo ship is 16,206 Nautical Miles (30,013 Kilometres / 18,649 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Southampton (GBSOU) and Ningbo (CNNGB).

What is the distance between Southampton to Wuhan by air?

The distance between Southampton and Wuhan by air is around 8,885 Kilometres (5,521 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Southampton to Wuhan by sea?

1.35t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Southampton to Wuhan. 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 Southampton to Wuhan?

386kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Southampton to Wuhan. 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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11h 27m, 1-2 times a week

386kg CO₂e

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39 days 6h, Daily

1.15t CO₂e

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Southampton to Wuhan by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Southampton to Wuhan by plane will take about 11h 27m and departs from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives into Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH). There are flights departing 1-2 times a week on this route. China Southern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

Departs from

LHR

Departs from

WUH

11h 27m: 1-2 times a week

8,885 km
5,521 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

386kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350+3 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+4 others

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Most frequent

London Gatwick Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

Departs from

LGW

Departs from

WUH

18h 14m: 2-4 times a day

9,232 km
5,737 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

427kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+6 others
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900+1 others
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Southampton to Wuhan by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Southampton to Wuhan by ship will take about 39 days 6h and departs from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrives into Xiamen (CNXMG). There are vessels departing daily on this route. Hapag-Lloyd is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Southampton to Xiamen

Port of loading

GBSOU

Port of loading

CNXMG

39 days 6h: Daily

24,964 km
15,512 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.15t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FE3 → BS5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE3 → MD3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FE3 / Condor → MD3 / Tiger	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, MSC, ONE, Yang Ming
Condor → Wallaby	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Condor → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Condor → Pearl	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FE3 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
FE3 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE3 → NCT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE3 → SA2 / SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
FE3 → PS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FE2 → BS5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Closest seaports

Southampton to Ningbo

Port of loading

GBSOU

Port of loading

CNNGB

56 days 18h: Every 1-2 weeks

30,013 km
18,649 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

1.35t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FE3 → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE3 → KCB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
FE3 → KCB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
FE3 → EC4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FE3 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FE3 → EC4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FE3 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Condor → Santana	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FE3 → SA6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE3 → AN2 / NW2 / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, HMM
FE3 → JCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE3 → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FE3 → PN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FE2 → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Cargo flights

Southampton to Shanghai

Port of loading

GBSOU

Port of loading

CNSHG

39 days 20h: 2-4 times a day

25,883 km
16,083 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.14t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FE3 → SE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE3 → NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE3 → NE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE3 → EAS4 / EA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
FE3 → SA1 / SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
FE3 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Condor → Jade	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Condor → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1 → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
GEX2 → AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
FE3 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE3 → EA4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Condor → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FE3 → SAC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE3 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE3 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FE3 → WC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE3 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
VICTORY / EAG / EUG / ATG → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
FE3 → CTS / CTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
FE3 → SA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE3 → CIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE3 → CTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE3 → ASE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
FE3 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
FE3 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Yang Ming
FE3 → CTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE3 → TTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
CALFB → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CALFB / ELSA / ATW → FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FE2 → SE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE2 → NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Southampton to Wuhan by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

Most frequent

London Gatwick Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

Southampton to Wuhan by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Southampton to Xiamen

Closest seaports

Southampton to Ningbo

Cargo flights

Southampton to Shanghai

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