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

The shortest shipping time by sea between China and Turkey is 20 days 16h. Ships depart from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive at Aliaga (TRALI) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between China and Turkey?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive into Aliaga (TRALI) around 20 days 16h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, China United, GFS, China United, SLS, Maersk and Maersk.

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

The quickest flight from China to Turkey takes around 7h 10m. Flights depart from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and arrive at İstanbul Airport (IST).

How often do planes fly between China and Turkey?

Scheduled flights between Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and İstanbul Airport (IST) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, SCAT and Air Astana and the typical transit time is around 7h 10m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between China and Turkey. Cargo flights depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrive at İstanbul Airport (IST) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 14h 45m. Turkish Airlines and UPS Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between China to Turkey by ship?

The distance between China and Turkey by cargo ship is 7,133 Nautical Miles (13,211 Kilometres / 8,209 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nansha (CNNSA) and Aliaga (TRALI).

What is the distance between China to Turkey by air?

The distance between China and Turkey by air is around 4,720 Kilometres (2,933 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and İstanbul Airport (IST).

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

635kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from China to Turkey. 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 China to Turkey?

219kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from China to Turkey. 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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7h 10m, 2-4 times a week

219kg CO₂e

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20 days 16h, Every 1-2 weeks

635kg CO₂e

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China to Turkey by Air freight

The quickest way to get from China to Turkey by plane will take about 7h 10m and departs from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and arrives into İstanbul Airport (IST). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. China Southern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to İstanbul Airport

Departs from

URC

Departs from

IST

7h 10m: 2-4 times a week

4,720 km
2,933 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

219kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8
SCAT	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800
Air Astana	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
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Cargo flights

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to İstanbul Airport

Departs from

SZX

Departs from

IST

14h 45m: Every 1-2 days

7,985 km
4,962 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

483kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200 Freighter
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
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Most frequent

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to İstanbul Airport

Departs from

CAN

Departs from

IST

11h 17m: 2-4 times a day

7,892 km
4,904 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

344kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Kuwait Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER
Gulf Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Saudia	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others

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China to Turkey by Container ship

The quickest way to get from China to Turkey by ship will take about 20 days 16h and departs from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrives into Aliaga (TRALI). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Hapag-Lloyd is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Nansha to Aliaga

Port of loading

CNNSA

Port of loading

TRALI

20 days 16h: Every 1-2 weeks

13,211 km
8,209 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

635kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FE / AAK - FE	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, SLS, AAK
AM1 / FMS / FEM1 / 5CX / UGL / CUL - AM1 \| GFS - FMS \| MARSA - FEM1 \| SLS - 5CX \| UNIG - UGL	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	China United, Maersk, GFS, MARSA, SLS, UNIG
FMS / 5CX → TES / STM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	GFS, SLS
HHX → AM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United
MGA / FAM → AM1 / 5CX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	SLS, China United
FAD / EMC - AEF2 \| ESL - FNX \| GFS - FAD \| INTERA - IEA \| KMTC - EAX1 \| RCL - REA1 \| TSL - EAD → FMS / CUL - AM1 \| GFS - FMS \| MARSA - FEM1 \| SLS - 5CX \| UNIG - UGL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, GFS
SH2 → CUL - AM1 \| GFS - FMS \| MARSA - FEM1 \| SLS - 5CX \| UNIG - UGL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Cargo flights

Shekou to Mersin

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

TRMER

42 days 20h: 2-4 times a week

18,400 km
11,433 mi.

Direct
6 stops

Estimated emissions

885kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
MD1 / Panther	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, MSC, ONE
MD3 / Tiger	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FM1	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
BEX2 → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX2 → GTL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX2 → ARKAS - MAS \| EMES - MAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PHOENIX → Gioia Tauro to E-Med	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HHX → AM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United
REX → AM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United
JCT → AM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United
RCS / EMC - RCS \| GFS - RCS \| ONE - RCS \| RCL - RCR \| TSL - RCX → AM1 / FMS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United, GFS
Tiger → Gioia Tauro to E-Med	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PHOENIX → Tiger	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MD3 / Tiger → MD1 / Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 → BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FBX → 5CX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	SLS
Ipanema / SX1 → Tiger / MD3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE
Ipanema / SX1 → Panther / MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE
AFL → Tiger	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
CI3 → FM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
PMX → FM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
CIX → FM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
CI5 → FM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
FIX → 5CX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	SLS
CS2 → FM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
TPI → FM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
CIS → AM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United
AEM6 / AAS → NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1 → BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
OOCL - CHL2 \| YML - CTE → FM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
ASA → FM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1 → BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO

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China to Turkey by Air freight

Quickest air route

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to İstanbul Airport

Cargo flights

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to İstanbul Airport

Most frequent

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to İstanbul Airport

China to Turkey by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Nansha to Aliaga

Cargo flights

Shekou to Mersin

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