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

The shortest shipping time by sea between London and Foshan is 40 days 21h. Ships depart from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive at Nansha (CNNSA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between London and Foshan?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive into Nansha (CNNSA) around 40 days 21h later. These services are operated by MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Evergreen, CMA CGM, MSC, Evergreen, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC, ONE, ONE, MSC, ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ONE, ONE and MSC.

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

The quickest flight from London to Foshan takes around 11h 40m. Flights depart from London Stansted Airport (STN) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

How often do planes fly between London and Foshan?

Scheduled flights between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart daily. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 11h 40m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between London and Foshan. Cargo flights depart from London Stansted Airport (STN) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 11h 40m. China Southern Airlines and Emirates operates on this route.

What is the distance between London to Foshan by ship?

The distance between London and Foshan by cargo ship is 16,983 Nautical Miles (31,453 Kilometres / 19,544 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and Nansha (CNNSA).

What is the distance between London to Foshan by air?

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

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

2.61t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from London 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 London to Foshan?

409kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from London 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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London to Foshan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Air Freight

11h 40m, Daily

455kg CO₂e

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40 days 21h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.2t CO₂e

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London to Foshan by Air freight

The quickest way to get from London to Foshan by plane will take about 11h 40m and departs from London Stansted Airport (STN) and arrives into Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). There are flights departing daily on this route. China Southern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing daily.

Quickest air route

London Stansted Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

STN

Departs from

CAN

11h 40m: Daily

9,441 km
5,867 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

455kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Boeing 777 Freighter
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Closest airports

London Heathrow Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

LHR

Departs from

CAN

11h 55m: Daily

9,507 km
5,907 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

409kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 787-9
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350+10 others
Air China	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+8 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+8 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+2 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo+5 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Malaysia Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others

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London to Foshan by Container ship

The quickest way to get from London to Foshan by ship will take about 40 days 21h and departs from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrives into Nansha (CNNSA). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Southampton to Nansha

Port of loading

GBSOU

Port of loading

CNNSA

40 days 21h: Every 1-2 weeks

24,537 km
15,247 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.2t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Condor → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AEU2 / LL4 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL1 → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL1 / AEU2 → CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
FAL1 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL1 / AEU2 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
Condor → Shapla	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL1 → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FE3 → PA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FAL1 → CNC - BBX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AEU2 / FAL1 / LL4 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Condor → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FE3 → SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE3 → SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Condor → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE3 → EA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AEU2 / LL4 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL1 → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FAL1 → CNC - CS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FE3 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AT2 / AL3 → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
Condor → Dolphin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Closest seaports

London Gateway Port to Nansha

Port of loading

GBLGP

Port of loading

CNNSA

54 days 3h: Every 1-2 weeks

31,453 km
19,544 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

2.61t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Britannia	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AE1 → IA9	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
NE2 → SA2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
AE1 → MSC - Iroko	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
NE2 → EAS4	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1 → CPF / NP1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → AWA / FEW6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IOS → CUL - MGA \| SLS - FAM \| VSS - FAM	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
IPAK → Clanga	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Britannia → Clanga	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI → ASEAN - CSX \| CUL - CSX \| EMC - CIX8 \| ESL - CSX \| XPF - CWX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Britannia → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IPAK → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → Clanga	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Yantian

Port of loading

GBLGP

Port of loading

CNYTN

60 days 1h: 1-2 times a week

31,493 km
19,569 mi.

Direct
7 stops

Estimated emissions

1.15t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE4 / AE5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FE5 / Lion	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
NWC To WAF → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAEC - String I → Condor	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NE3 / AE3 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NEFWI → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NEFGUI → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AES → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PCRFXL → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PCRFXL → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PCRFXL → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEFWI → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
WCC / EWX → FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NEWMO → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
WCC / EWX → FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NEFGUI → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEFWI → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NE2 / AE1 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NWC To WAF → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEFWI → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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London to Foshan by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Stansted Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Closest airports

London Heathrow Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

London to Foshan by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Southampton to Nansha

Closest seaports

London Gateway Port to Nansha

Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Yantian

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