Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between United Kingdom and China is 26 days 7h. Ships depart from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrive at Qingdao (CNQDG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between United Kingdom and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrive into Qingdao (CNQDG) around 26 days 7h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from United Kingdom to China takes around 4h 55m. Flights depart from London Stansted Airport (STN) and arrive at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between United Kingdom and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Titan Airways and the typical transit time is around 4h 55m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between United Kingdom and China. Cargo flights depart from London Stansted Airport (STN) and arrive at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 4h 55m. Titan Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between United Kingdom to China by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United Kingdom and China by cargo ship is 11,525 Nautical Miles (21,344 Kilometres / 13,262 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Felixstowe (GBFXT) and Qingdao (CNQDG).

Question 7

What is the distance between United Kingdom to China by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United Kingdom and China by air is around 8,483 Kilometres (5,271 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.62t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to China?

Accepted Answer

525kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United Kingdom 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
Titan AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	Daily	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Uzbekistan Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Air Astana	1-2 times a week	Airbus A321neo
EgyptAir	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+2 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NCLEVANT → EURAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 → EURAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FEMEX1 → EURAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEFWI → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE4 → SA1 / SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
NWC-USA-SAWC → Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express → Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Silk	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE4 → AG2 / CGX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming
Neo Samba → AE10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
North Sea → AE10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FE4 → EAS4 / EA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
FE4 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE4 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
→ AEU3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
FE4 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE4 → KCB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM

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United Kingdom to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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United Kingdom to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Stansted Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

Cargo flights

London Stansted Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Most frequent

London Heathrow Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

United Kingdom to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Felixstowe to Qingdao

Cargo flights

London Gateway Port to Shanghai

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