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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Foshan and Cardiff is 34 days 20h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at Southampton (GBSOU) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Foshan and Cardiff?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into Southampton (GBSOU) around 34 days 20h later. These services are operated by Yang Ming and CMA CGM.

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

The quickest flight from Foshan to Cardiff takes around 12h 36m. Flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrive at London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

How often do planes fly between Foshan and Cardiff?

Scheduled flights between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Emirates, Saudia, Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 12h 36m.

What is the distance between Foshan to Cardiff by ship?

The distance between Foshan and Cardiff by cargo ship is 13,236 Nautical Miles (24,514 Kilometres / 15,232 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nansha (CNNSA) and Southampton (GBSOU).

What is the distance between Foshan to Cardiff by air?

The distance between Foshan and Cardiff by air is around 9,507 Kilometres (5,907 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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

1.18t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Foshan to Cardiff. 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 Foshan to Cardiff?

409kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Foshan to Cardiff. 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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Q: Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Foshan and Cardiff?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Foshan and Cardiff. Cargo flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 12h 49m. Qatar Airways operates on this route.

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12h 36m, 2-4 times a week

409kg CO₂e

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34 days 20h, 1-2 times a week

1.08t CO₂e

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Foshan to Cardiff by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Foshan to Cardiff by plane will take about 12h 36m and departs from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrives into London Gatwick Airport (LGW). 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

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Departs from

CAN

Departs from

LGW

12h 36m: 2-4 times a week

9,510 km
5,909 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

409kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+8 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Qatar Airways	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Gulf Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Saudia	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others

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Closest airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Departs from

CAN

Departs from

LHR

12h 49m: Every 1-2 days

9,507 km
5,907 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

409kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Air China	Daily	Boeing 777-300+8 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+9 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Malaysia Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+4 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+2 others

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Cargo flights

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Stansted Airport

Departs from

CAN

Departs from

STN

13h 34m: Daily

9,441 km
5,867 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

455kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Boeing 777 Freighter
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Most frequent

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Manchester Airport

Departs from

CAN

Departs from

MAN

19h 49m: Every few hours

9,985 km
6,204 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

782kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Gulf Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Qatar Airways	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+1 others
Saudia	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others

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Air routes from Foshan to Cardiff

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Foshan to Cardiff by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Foshan to Cardiff by ship will take about 34 days 20h and departs from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrives into Southampton (GBSOU). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. Yang Ming is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to Southampton

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

GBSOU

34 days 20h: 1-2 times a week

24,486 km
15,215 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.08t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FP2 / Griffin	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM, MSC
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
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Closest seaports

Nansha to Southampton

Port of loading

CNNSA

Port of loading

GBSOU

37 days 8h: Daily

24,514 km
15,232 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.18t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AG4 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
→ FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WA1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CME → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
EA4 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SW2 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Chinook - Clanga → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MD4 / Dragon → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
SAS → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Shapla → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE5 / Lion → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
AFL → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TWI2 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Cargo flights

Shekou to Southampton

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

GBSOU

36 days 23h: 2-4 times a day

24,491 km
15,218 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.22t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JSM3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FIL → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
CCX → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FIM → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
MD1 / Panther → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, MSC, ONE
CIP → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PMX → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CPX → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FL2 / SX2 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
KME / AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
New Falcon → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS3 → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, MSC, HMM
SAS → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming
Ingwe → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MD3 / Tiger → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
→ FP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Shapla → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ipanema / SX1 → Griffin / FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE
JTS → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE
AFL → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MS2 → IO2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Bayan Ko → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dolphin → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Ocean routes from Foshan to Cardiff

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Foshan to Cardiff by Air freight

Quickest air route

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Closest airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Cargo flights

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to London Stansted Airport

Most frequent

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Manchester Airport

Foshan to Cardiff by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to Southampton

Closest seaports

Nansha to Southampton

Cargo flights

Shekou to Southampton

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