How long does it take to ship a container from Cape Town to Foshan by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cape Town and Foshan is 24 days 11h. Ships depart from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive at Hong Kong (HKHKG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Cape Town and Foshan?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive into Hong Kong (HKHKG) around 24 days 11h later. These services are operated by ONE, MSC, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, ONE, ZIM, MSC, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, Maersk, COSCO and COSCO.

How long does it take to send cargo from Cape Town to Foshan by air freight?

The quickest flight from Cape Town to Foshan takes around 22h 15m. Flights depart from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

How often do planes fly between Cape Town and Foshan?

Scheduled flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 22h 15m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Cape Town and Foshan?

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

The distance between Cape Town and Foshan by cargo ship is 9,034 Nautical Miles (16,731 Kilometres / 10,396 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cape Town (ZACPT) and Nansha (CNNSA).

What is the distance between Cape Town to Foshan by air?

The distance between Cape Town and Foshan by air is around 12,406 Kilometres (7,709 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Cape Town to Foshan by sea?

1.57t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Cape Town to Foshan. 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 Cape Town to Foshan?

578kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cape Town to Foshan. 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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Cape Town to Foshan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Cape Town to Foshan by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Cape Town to Foshan by plane will take about 22h 15m and departs from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and arrives into Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). There are flights departing 1-2 times a week on this route. Air Tanzania is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest air route

Cape Town International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

CPT

Departs from

CAN

22h 15m: 1-2 times a week

12,406 km
7,709 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

578kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air Tanzania	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-900+1 others
Ethiopian Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Kenya Airways	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others

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Most frequent

Cape Town International Airport to Macau International Airport

Departs from

CPT

Departs from

MFM

23h 50m: Every 1-2 days

13,731 km
8,532 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

616kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900+1 others
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Cape Town to Foshan by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Cape Town to Foshan by ship will take about 24 days 11h and departs from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrives into Hong Kong (HKHKG). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. ONE is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Cape Town to Hong Kong

Port of loading

ZACPT

Port of loading

HKHKG

24 days 11h: Every 1-2 weeks

13,461 km
8,364 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.15t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAS → VSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Iroko → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZAX2 → SEI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ZAX2 / SAF2 / SA2 → CIX3 / CI3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ZIM, OOCL
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → ESA / TLA1 / ES1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, PIL
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 / ES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, PIL
SA2 / SAS → AS2 / SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
SA2 → ASE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
Iroko → Orchid	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAF2 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
ZAX2 / SAF2 / ASA / SA2 → KTX1 / COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ZIM, OOCL, PIL
ZAX2 / ASA → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
ASA / SA2 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd
SAF / UBX → FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, PIL
SAF → NSI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ASA → KTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CPTFEED / Cape Town Express → SHAKA2 / SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
ZAX2 / SAF2 → CHL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → NCT / CHL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen

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Closest seaports

Cape Town to Nansha

Port of loading

ZACPT

Port of loading

CNNSA

28 days 15h: Every 1-2 weeks

16,731 km
10,396 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.57t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Iroko	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Iroko → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZAX2 → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SA2 / SAS / ASA → EAS3 / EA3 / EAS / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, PIL
ZAX2 / SAF2 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ASA → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Iroko → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
UBX → SAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
ASA → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ZAX2 / SAF2 → CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SA2 / SAS / ASA → EAS4 / EA4 / EA3 / TZX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, PIL
ASA → CIX6 / CVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, PIL
SAF2 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
ZAX2 / SAS / SAF2 / SA2 → WAX1 / WA1 / WAF1 / FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ZIM, OOCL, ONE
ASA / SAS → SAE → RCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Evergreen, PIL
ZAX2 → CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ZAX2 / SAF2 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Most frequent

Cape Town to Shekou

Port of loading

ZACPT

Port of loading

CNSHK

34 days 21h: Every 1-2 weeks

16,509 km
10,258 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.6t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAF / UBX / EMC - SAF \| PIL - UBX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Matson, Evergreen, PIL
ZAX2 / ASA / SA2 / SAS / SAF2	Direct	N/A	COSCO, OOCL, ONE, ZIM, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, PIL
Iroko → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZAX2 / SAF2 → KTX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZAX2 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → GME2 / PEX3 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen
ZAX2 / SAF2 / ASA / SA2 → KTX1 / COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ZIM, OOCL, PIL
SAS → JSM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ASA / SA2 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd
SAS / ASA → KCS2 / KCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, PIL
ASA → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Iroko → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAS → KCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAS → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Iroko → Orchid	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Air Freight

22h 15m, 1-2 times a week

578kg CO₂e

Container Ship

24 days 11h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.15t CO₂e

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Cape Town to Foshan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Quickest air route

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Most frequent

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Cape Town to Foshan by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Cape Town to Hong Kong

Closest seaports

Cape Town to Nansha

Most frequent

Cape Town to Shekou

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