Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Belfast to Guangzhou by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Belfast and Guangzhou is 46 days 9h. Ships depart from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive at Shekou (CNSHK) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Belfast and Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 46 days 9h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Belfast to Guangzhou by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Belfast to Guangzhou takes around 19hrs. Flights depart from Belfast International Airport (BFS) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Belfast and Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by DHL and the typical transit time is around 19hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Belfast and Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Belfast and Guangzhou. Cargo flights depart from Belfast International Airport (BFS) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 19hrs. DHL operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Belfast to Guangzhou by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Guangzhou by cargo ship is 14,197 Nautical Miles (26,293 Kilometres / 16,338 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Belfast (GBBEL) and Nansha (CNNSA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Belfast to Guangzhou by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Guangzhou by air is around 10,037 Kilometres (6,237 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Belfast to Guangzhou by sea?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

521kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Belfast to Guangzhou. 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
DHLFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	1-2 times a week	Embraer 190+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NIS → AEU9 → KTX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
NIS → AEU9 → KTX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
NIS → AEU9 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
NIS → AEU9 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
IRISHS5 → FAL8 → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
DUNRO / NIS → FAL8 / AEU9 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
NIS → AEU9 → PA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
NIS → AEU9 → IC10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
NIS → AEU9 → MEX6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
IRISHS5 → FAL8 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ISX → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
DUNRO / NIS → FAL8 / AEU9	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
DUNRO / NIS → FAL3 / AEU6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
DUNRO / NIS → FAL6 / AEU5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
DUNRO / NIS → FAL3 / AEU6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
IRISHS5 / NIS → FAL7 / AEU7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
ISX → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Belfast to Guangzhou By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Belfast to Guangzhou by Air freight

Quickest air route

Belfast International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Closest airports

George Best Belfast City Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Belfast to Guangzhou by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Belfast to Shekou

Closest seaports

Belfast to Nansha

Cargo flights

Belfast to Yantian

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