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

The shortest shipping time by sea between France and Sri Lanka is 29 days 5h. Ships depart from Marseille (FRMRS) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures N/A.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart n/a from Marseille (FRMRS) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 29 days 5h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO, MSC and CMA CGM.

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

The quickest flight from France to Sri Lanka takes around 16h 26m. Flights depart from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

How often do planes fly between France and Sri Lanka?

Scheduled flights between Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 16h 26m.

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

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between France and Sri Lanka. 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 France to Sri Lanka by ship?

The distance between France and Sri Lanka by cargo ship is 6,611 Nautical Miles (12,244 Kilometres / 7,608 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Marseille (FRMRS) and Colombo (LKCMB).

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

The distance between France and Sri Lanka by air is around 8,107 Kilometres (5,038 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

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

703kg 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.

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

406kg 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.

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France to Sri Lanka by Air freight

The quickest way to get from France to Sri Lanka by plane will take about 16h 26m and departs from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and arrives into Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Qatar Airways is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

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

Departs from

NCE

Departs from

CMB

16h 26m: 2-4 times a week

8,107 km
5,038 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

406kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+2 others
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France to Sri Lanka by Container ship

The quickest way to get from France to Sri Lanka by ship will take about 29 days 5h and departs from Marseille (FRMRS) and arrives into Colombo (LKCMB). There are vessels departing n/a on this route. CMA CGM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing n/a.

Quickest ocean route

Marseille to Colombo

Port of loading

FRMRS

Port of loading

LKCMB

29 days 5h: N/A

12,244 km
7,608 mi.

Direct
5 stops

Estimated emissions

703kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDEX / MINA / WM3	Direct	N/A	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
MEDEX / MINA / WM3	Direct	N/A	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
MEDEX / MINA → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
AES → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDCARIB / GCO → MEDEX / MINA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
MEDEX → PIKEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / CPX3 + PCS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
WM1 / E07 → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MEDEX → SWAX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Algiers Express → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CALEX → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MEDEX / MINA → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
AES → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IWM / DIAL - MFS \| OOCL - IWM \| ZIM - TYR → MINA / WM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → INDAMEX / IPE / IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
MEDCARIB / GCO → MEDEX / MINA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
MEDEX → PIKEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
West Med to West Africa → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
MEDEX → SWAX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → INDAMEX / IPE / IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
MEDEX → PIKEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AES → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IWM / DIAL - MFS \| OOCL - IWM \| ZIM - TYR → MINA / WM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Jade → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL

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Most frequent

Le Havre to Colombo

Port of loading

FRLEH

Port of loading

LKCMB

36 days: Every 1-2 weeks

20,624 km
12,815 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.33t CO₂e (per TEU)

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	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, SCI, WEC
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
NEWMO → MEDEX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
MB2 / E19 → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
WWA / HL - WWA → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
GEM - Europe Shuttle 6/Benelux France Shuttle \|\| HL - BFS \| ML - E06 → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AES → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NEWMO → MEDEX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI → IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CALFB / ELSA / ATW → FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Lion → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
IPAK → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FE1 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FE1 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FAL1 → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FE5 → INX / IOX / ISE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FAL1 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FE1 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
AEU2 / LL4 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
BFS / E06 → IEX / ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FAL1 / AEU2 → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
FE1 → CMA - TVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP / OCEAN - USEC3 & PSW3 \|\| CMA - CJX \| COSCO - SEA2 & AWE5 \| EMC - PE1 \| OOCL - SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
MB2 → MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TA1 / AL5 → INX / IOX / ISE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FAL1 → TVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE1 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FE5 → INX / IOX / ISE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TA1 / AL5 → INX / IOX / ISE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming

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Air Freight

16h 26m, 2-4 times a week

406kg CO₂e

Container Ship

29 days 5h

703kg CO₂e

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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

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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