Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between France and Sri Lanka is 32 days 5h. Ships depart from Marseille (FRMRS) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between France and Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Marseille (FRMRS) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 32 days 5h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, Evergreen, CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, ONE, COSCO and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from France to Sri Lanka takes around 11h 31m. Flights depart from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between France and Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by SriLankan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air India, Air Seychelles, Gulf Air, Thai Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Air China and Singapore Airlines and the typical transit time is around 11h 31m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between France and Sri Lanka. Cargo flights depart from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 11h 31m. Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between France to Sri Lanka by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between France and Sri Lanka by cargo ship is 6,716 Nautical Miles (12,439 Kilometres / 7,729 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Marseille (FRMRS) and Colombo (LKCMB).

Question 7

What is the distance between France to Sri Lanka by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between France and Sri Lanka by air is around 8,492 Kilometres (5,277 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

774kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from France to Sri Lanka. 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 France to Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

627kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from France to Sri Lanka. 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
SriLankan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+7 others
Air India	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Air Seychelles	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Gulf Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Malaysia Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Air China	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 / CMA - MEDEX \| COSCO - MINA \| OOCL - WM3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, OOCL
AES → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEX / AEM2 / WM2 / OCEAN - MED2 \|\| CMA - MEX \| COSCO - AEM2 \| EMC - MEX1 \| OOCL - WM2 → MEDEX / MINA / WM3 / CMA - MEDEX \| COSCO - MINA \| OOCL - WM3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, OOCL
CALEX → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Algiers Express → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AES → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDCARIB / GCO → MEDEX / MINA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
West Med to West Africa → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MEX1 → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
AES → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AEM2 / WM2 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MEX1 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Lynx → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MS2 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
IWM / DIAL - MFS \| OOCL - IWM \| ZIM - TYR → MINA / WM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Lynx → CHEETAH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IPAK / NWC-KAP/DJI / MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, SCI, WEC
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Direct	N/A	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
WWA / HL - WWA → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NEWMO → MEDEX / CMA - MEDEX \| COSCO - MINA \| OOCL - WM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL
AES → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CALFB / ELSA / ATW → FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Lion → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI → IEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IPAK → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FE1 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FE1 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FAL1 → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEU2 / LL4 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL1 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
MB2 → MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FAL1 / AEU2 → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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France to Sri Lanka By Air freight, Container ship or Road

France to Sri Lanka by Air freight

Quickest air route

Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Most frequent

Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

France to Sri Lanka by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Marseille to Colombo

Most frequent

Le Havre to Colombo

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