Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Denmark to France by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Denmark and France is 18 days 18h. Ships depart from Fredericia (DKFRC) and arrive at Sete (FRSET) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Denmark and France?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Fredericia (DKFRC) and arrive into Sete (FRSET) around 18 days 18h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Denmark to France by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Denmark to France takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and arrive at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Denmark and France?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by SAS, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Swiss and LOT and the typical transit time is around 2h 10m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Denmark and France?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Denmark and France. Cargo flights depart from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and arrive at Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 9h 13m. Finnair and LOT operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Denmark to France by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 14h 24m to send cargo via road from Denmark and France. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Denmark to France by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Denmark and France by cargo ship is 2,603 Nautical Miles (4,821 Kilometres / 2,996 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Fredericia (DKFRC) and Sete (FRSET).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Denmark to France?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Denmark and France by road is 1,604 Kilometres (997 Miles) and will typically take around 14h 24m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Denmark to France by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Denmark and France by air is around 1,222 Kilometres (760 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Denmark to France by sea?

Accepted Answer

407kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Denmark to France. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Denmark to France?

Accepted Answer

136kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Denmark to France. 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
SAS	Every 1-2 days	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890+1 others
Eurowings	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+2 others
Lufthansa	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+4 others
Swiss	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190+4 others
LOT	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FinnairFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A319+5 others
LOTFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+4 others
Air France	2-4 times a day	Embraer 190+5 others
Lufthansa	Daily	Road Feeder Service+6 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BAL09 → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS → Spain to/from Mauritania and Senegal	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BAL09 → Levante Express → Spain to/from Mauritania and Senegal	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Denmark to France By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Denmark to France by Air freight

Quickest air route

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

Cargo flights

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport to Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Most frequent

Billund Airport to Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport

Denmark to France by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Fredericia to Sete

Denmark to France by Road

Quickest road route

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