Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Zürich to Chengdu by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Zürich and Chengdu is 39 days 16h. Ships depart from Vado Ligure (ITVDL) and arrive at Nansha (CNNSA) with scheduled departures Daily.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Zürich and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart daily from Vado Ligure (ITVDL) and arrive into Nansha (CNNSA) around 39 days 16h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, OOCL and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Zürich to Chengdu by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Zürich to Chengdu takes around 10h 20m. Flights depart from Zürich Airport (ZRH) and arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Zürich and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air China, Lufthansa and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 10h 20m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Zürich and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Zürich and Chengdu. Cargo flights depart from Zürich Airport (ZRH) and arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 10h 20m. Air China and Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Zürich to Chengdu by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Zürich and Chengdu by cargo ship is 16,795 Nautical Miles (31,104 Kilometres / 19,327 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Genoa (ITGOA) and Nansha (CNNSA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Zürich to Chengdu by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Zürich and Chengdu by air is around 7,943 Kilometres (4,936 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Zürich to Chengdu by sea?

Accepted Answer

3.01t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Zürich to Chengdu. 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 Zürich to Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

390kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Zürich to Chengdu. 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
Air ChinaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
LufthansaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+8 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SE2 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AE11 → SH2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE11 → SH1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE11 → SH2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SE2 → EAS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 → EAS4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 → SA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 → SA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → CPF / NP1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → CPF / NP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AE11 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SE2 / AE11 → AWA / FEW6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Mawingu Express → COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AMERIGO / MENA / WMA → MEX / AEM2 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
AE11 → PH3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MD4 / Dragon	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
ALGA → MEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MPS → BEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SE2 → MSC - Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 → MSC - Carioca	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → CIX / EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → CIX / EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 → AN2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AE11 → IA5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE11 → BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE11 → IA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SE2 → AN2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 → AS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AE11 → ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE11 → SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE11 → ASAS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SE2 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AE11 → SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE11 → ASAS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SE2 → AS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AE11 → BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE11 → ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SE2 → AS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AE11 → BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Zürich to Chengdu By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Zürich Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

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Zürich Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Zürich to Chengdu by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Vado Ligure to Nansha

Closest seaports

Genoa to Nansha

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Vado Ligure to Shekou

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