Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Tianjin to Houston by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tianjin and Houston is 29 days 6h. Ships depart from Ningbo (CNNGB) and arrive at Mobile (USMOB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Tianjin and Houston?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Ningbo (CNNGB) and arrive into Mobile (USMOB) around 29 days 6h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Tianjin to Houston by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Tianjin to Houston takes around 2 days 14h. Flights depart from Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) and arrive at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Tianjin and Houston?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) and George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Asiana Airlines and Asiana Airlines and the typical transit time is around 2 days 14h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Tianjin and Houston?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Tianjin and Houston. Cargo flights depart from Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) and arrive at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 2 days 14h. Asiana Airlines and Asiana Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Tianjin to Houston by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tianjin and Houston by cargo ship is 10,250 Nautical Miles (18,983 Kilometres / 11,796 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Ningbo (CNNGB) and Mobile (USMOB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Tianjin to Houston by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tianjin and Houston by air is around 12,840 Kilometres (7,978 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) and George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Tianjin to Houston by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.67t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Tianjin to Houston. 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 Tianjin to Houston?

Accepted Answer

787kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Tianjin to Houston. 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
Asiana AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+4 others
Asiana AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TP18 / Lone Star / ZGC	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk, ZIM
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