Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Spain to China by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Spain and China is 23 days 23h. Ships depart from Bilbao (ESBIO) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Spain and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Bilbao (ESBIO) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 23 days 23h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Spain to China by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Spain to China takes around 10h 55m. Flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Spain and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Air China, Air China, Emirates, Hainan Airlines and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 10h 55m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Spain and China?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Spain and China. Cargo flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 10h 55m. Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Spain to China by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Spain and China by cargo ship is 11,013 Nautical Miles (20,396 Kilometres / 12,673 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bilbao (ESBIO) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Spain to China by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Spain and China by air is around 9,216 Kilometres (5,727 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Spain to China by sea?

Accepted Answer

892kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Spain to China. 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 Spain to China?

Accepted Answer

305kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Spain to China. 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
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+10 others
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+1 others
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Antwerp From/to West Coast UK → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FE2 → EAS3 / EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
AE6 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE6 → IA8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
LL4 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
LL4 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FAL1 / AEU2 → CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
AE5 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE5 → IA8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE6 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE6 → IA8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE6 →	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk
AE6 → IA8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Spain to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Spain to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

Cargo flights

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Spain to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Bilbao to Shanghai

Cargo flights

Algeciras to Nansha

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