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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Athens and Shenzhen is 42 days 20h. Ships depart from Piraeus (GRPIR) and arrive at Nansha (CNNSA) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a day.

How regularly do container ships travel between Athens and Shenzhen?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a day from Piraeus (GRPIR) and arrive into Nansha (CNNSA) around 42 days 20h later. These services are operated by COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO, COSCO, OVP, MSC, COSCO and MSC.

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

The quickest flight from Athens to Shenzhen takes around 18h 9m. Flights depart from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

How often do planes fly between Athens and Shenzhen?

Scheduled flights between Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir, Etihad Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa, Scoot, KLM, Air France, Qatar Airways and Sichuan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 18h 9m.

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

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Athens and Shenzhen. 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 Athens to Shenzhen by ship?

The distance between Athens and Shenzhen by cargo ship is 17,016 Nautical Miles (31,514 Kilometres / 19,582 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Piraeus (GRPIR) and Yantian (CNYTN).

What is the distance between Athens to Shenzhen by air?

The distance between Athens and Shenzhen by air is around 9,357 Kilometres (5,814 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

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

1.38t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Athens to Shenzhen. 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 Athens to Shenzhen?

569kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Athens to Shenzhen. 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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Air Freight

18h 9m, Every few hours

565kg CO₂e

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42 days 20h, 1-2 times a day

1.32t CO₂e

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Athens to Shenzhen by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Athens to Shenzhen by plane will take about 18h 9m and departs from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and arrives into Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). There are flights departing every few hours on this route. EgyptAir is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Departs from

ATH

Departs from

HKG

18h 9m: Every few hours

9,223 km
5,731 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

565kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Juneyao Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+4 others
Lufthansa	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320neo+4 others
Scoot	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
KLM	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+3 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+2 others

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Closest airports

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Departs from

ATH

Departs from

SZX

18h 22m: 2-4 times a day

9,357 km
5,814 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

569kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Etihad Airways	1-2 times a week	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+6 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+3 others
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+2 others

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Air routes from Athens to Shenzhen

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Athens to Shenzhen by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Athens to Shenzhen by ship will take about 42 days 20h and departs from Piraeus (GRPIR) and arrives into Nansha (CNNSA). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a day on this route. COSCO is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Piraeus to Nansha

Port of loading

GRPIR

Port of loading

CNNSA

42 days 20h: 1-2 times a day

24,994 km
15,531 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.32t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AEM3 → CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EM1 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
AEM3 / EM1 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EM1 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
BEX / AEM3 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
MINA → RES1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MINA → EMC - RCS \| GFS - RCS \| ONE - RCS \| RCL - RCR \| TSL - RCX	Transshipment	N/A	COSCO
BEX → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
BEX → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEM3 / EM1 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEM3 → CI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
MINA / WM3 → RES3 / RS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EGAL → MEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IOM → CP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
MINA → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
UNIF - Piraeus - Egypt - Turkey → SPB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OVP
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TSM / DIAL - TSM \| OOCL - TSM → AEM2 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Closest seaports

Piraeus to Yantian

Port of loading

GRPIR

Port of loading

CNYTN

69 days 9h: 1-2 times a week

31,514 km
19,582 mi.

Direct
10 stops

Estimated emissions

1.38t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Direct	1-2 times a week	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, CMA CGM
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
AL7 → SE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FIM / IOM → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Jade	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
TSM / DIAL - TSM \| OOCL - TSM → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
IOM → CP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FIM / IOM → FE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
BEX → NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Cargo flights

Piraeus to Shekou

Port of loading

GRPIR

Port of loading

CNSHK

51 days 14h: 2-4 times a week

28,215 km
17,532 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

1.91t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
MD1 / Panther	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, MSC, ONE
FIM / IOM	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
BEX → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
EM1 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
AEM3 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MINA → EMC - RCS \| GFS - RCS \| ONE - RCS \| RCL - RCR \| TSL - RCX	Transshipment	N/A	COSCO
MEDEX → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX / EM1 → CIX4 / CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
AEM3 / EM1 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → IEX / FCS / FME → CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
TULYB → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Odyssey → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
Balkan to South Turkiye → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2 → AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
EGAL → MEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ADRIAFD4 → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Intra E-Med String 2 → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MINA → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ADL → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
DIAL - AGE → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MPS → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Ocean routes from Athens to Shenzhen

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Athens to Shenzhen by Air freight

Quickest air route

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Closest airports

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Athens to Shenzhen by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Piraeus to Nansha

Closest seaports

Piraeus to Yantian

Cargo flights

Piraeus to Shekou

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