International Shipping Cost Calculator & Comparison
Compare shipping costs, transit times, and carriers for international shipments. Calculate air freight, ocean freight, and express delivery rates for 177+ countries.
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Popular Shipping Routes
China → Singapore
Air: $5.50/kg · 3 days
Sea: $1.20/kg · 18 days
China → Thailand
Air: $5.50/kg · 4 days
Sea: $1.20/kg · 20 days
China → Malaysia
Air: $6.00/kg · 4 days
Sea: $1.30/kg · 20 days
China → South Korea
Air: $6.50/kg · 2 days
Sea: $1.20/kg · 12 days
China → United States
Air: $7.00/kg · 5 days
Sea: $1.80/kg · 30 days
China → United Arab Emirates
Air: $7.00/kg · 5 days
Sea: $1.50/kg · 25 days
South Korea → China
Air: $7.00/kg · 2 days
Sea: $1.50/kg · 12 days
China → Japan
Air: $7.50/kg · 3 days
Sea: $1.50/kg · 18 days
China → Russia
Air: $7.50/kg · 5 days
Sea: $1.80/kg · 25 days
South Korea → Vietnam
Air: $7.50/kg · 3 days
Sea: $1.80/kg · 18 days
Canada → United States
Air: $7.50/kg · 2 days
Sea: $2.00/kg · 8 days
United States → Canada
Air: $8.00/kg · 2 days
Sea: $2.50/kg · 12 days
China → United Kingdom
Air: $8.00/kg · 7 days
Sea: $2.00/kg · 32 days
China → India
Air: $8.00/kg · 5 days
Sea: $2.00/kg · 28 days
South Korea → Japan
Air: $8.00/kg · 2 days
Sea: $1.80/kg · 12 days
Japan → China
Air: $8.00/kg · 3 days
Sea: $1.50/kg · 14 days
Carrier Comparison
| Carrier | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aramex | express | Middle East-based logistics and express delivery company. |
| CMA CGM | sea | French container shipping and logistics company. |
| COSCO Shipping | sea | Chinese state-owned shipping line. Extensive Asia routes. |
| China Post | air | Chinese national postal service for international parcels. |
| DB Schenker | sea | German logistics company. Air and sea freight forwarding. |
| DHL Express | express | Worldwide express delivery specialist. Leading international courier. |
| DHL Global Forwarding | sea | Full container and less-than-container sea freight services. |
| EMS (Express Mail Service) | air | International express mail service via postal networks. |
| Evergreen Marine | sea | Taiwanese container shipping company. Pacific specialist. |
| FedEx International | express | Global express delivery with tracking. Priority and Economy options available. |
| Flexport | sea | Modern digital freight forwarder for air and ocean. |
| Hapag-Lloyd | sea | German container shipping company with global reach. |
Browse Countries by Region
Africa (49)
- AlgeriaAir $11.00/kg
- AngolaAir $15.00/kg
- BeninAir $14.50/kg
- BotswanaAir $13.00/kg
- Burkina FasoAir $15.00/kg
- BurundiAir $16.00/kg
- CameroonAir $14.50/kg
- Cape VerdeAir $13.00/kg
- +41 more countries
Caribbean (8)
- BahamasAir $10.00/kg
- BarbadosAir $11.50/kg
- CubaAir $15.00/kg
- Dominican RepublicAir $10.50/kg
- HaitiAir $13.00/kg
- JamaicaAir $11.00/kg
- Puerto RicoAir $7.50/kg
- Trinidad and TobagoAir $11.50/kg
Central America (7)
- BelizeAir $12.00/kg
- Costa RicaAir $10.50/kg
- El SalvadorAir $11.00/kg
- GuatemalaAir $11.00/kg
- HondurasAir $11.50/kg
- NicaraguaAir $12.00/kg
- PanamaAir $10.00/kg
Central Asia (7)
- ArmeniaAir $12.00/kg
- AzerbaijanAir $12.00/kg
- KazakhstanAir $12.00/kg
- KyrgyzstanAir $13.00/kg
- TajikistanAir $14.00/kg
- TurkmenistanAir $14.00/kg
- UzbekistanAir $13.00/kg
East Asia (7)
Europe (45)
Middle East (15)
North America (3)
- CanadaAir $9.00/kg
- MexicoAir $10.50/kg
- United StatesAir $8.50/kg
Oceania (7)
- AustraliaAir $10.00/kg
- FijiAir $14.00/kg
- New ZealandAir $11.00/kg
- Papua New GuineaAir $15.00/kg
- SamoaAir $15.00/kg
- TongaAir $15.00/kg
- VanuatuAir $15.00/kg
South America (11)
South Asia (8)
- AfghanistanAir $16.00/kg
- BangladeshAir $9.00/kg
- BhutanAir $15.00/kg
- IndiaAir $8.00/kg
- MaldivesAir $13.00/kg
- NepalAir $13.00/kg
- PakistanAir $9.50/kg
- Sri LankaAir $10.00/kg
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest way to ship internationally?
Sea freight (ocean shipping) is typically the cheapest option for international shipping, costing $1.50-$5.00 per kg. However, it takes 2-6 weeks. For smaller packages, postal services like USPS International or China Post offer affordable air mail options.
How much does it cost to ship 10 kg internationally?
The cost to ship 10 kg internationally varies by route and method. Air freight averages $60-$150, express courier (DHL/FedEx/UPS) costs $100-$250, and sea freight costs $15-$50. Routes from China are generally cheaper than from the US or Europe.
How long does international shipping take?
Express shipping takes 2-5 days, air freight takes 3-10 days, and sea freight takes 2-6 weeks depending on the route. US to Europe air freight averages 5 days; China to US sea freight averages 30 days.
What is volumetric weight in shipping?
Volumetric (dimensional) weight is calculated by multiplying Length x Width x Height (in cm) and dividing by 5000 for air freight or 6000 for sea freight. Carriers charge based on the greater of actual weight or volumetric weight.
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