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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Melbourne and Foshan is 16 days 8h. Ships depart from Melbourne (AUMEL) and arrive at Hong Kong (HKHKG) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Melbourne and Foshan?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Melbourne (AUMEL) and arrive into Hong Kong (HKHKG) around 16 days 8h later. These services are operated by COSCO, SILMAR, MSC, OOCL, OOCL, PIL, OOCL, CMA CGM, TS Lines, OOCL, TS Lines, ANL, COSCO, PIL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, OOCL, Yang Ming, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, TS Lines, CMA CGM, TS Lines, OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, MSC, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, HMM, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO and ANL.

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

The quickest flight from Melbourne to Foshan takes around 9h 45m. Flights depart from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and arrive at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

How often do planes fly between Melbourne and Foshan?

Scheduled flights between Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Shenzhen Airlines, China Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern Airlines and the typical transit time is around 9h 45m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Melbourne and Foshan. Cargo flights depart from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 9h 46m. Singapore Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Melbourne to Foshan by ship?

The distance between Melbourne and Foshan by cargo ship is 6,816 Nautical Miles (12,623 Kilometres / 7,843 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Melbourne (AUMEL) and Nansha (CNNSA).

What is the distance between Melbourne to Foshan by air?

The distance between Melbourne and Foshan by air is around 7,557 Kilometres (4,696 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

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

1.22t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Foshan?

609kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Melbourne 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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Melbourne to Foshan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Melbourne to Foshan by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Melbourne to Foshan by plane will take about 9h 45m and departs from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and arrives into Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Shenzhen Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Melbourne International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Departs from

MEL

Departs from

SZX

9h 45m: 2-4 times a week

7,459 km
4,635 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

532kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Shenzhen Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200
China Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+2 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+7 others
Sichuan Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-200+2 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+2 others

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Closest airports

Melbourne International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

MEL

Departs from

CAN

9h 46m: Daily

7,557 km
4,696 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

609kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Airbus A350+1 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+3 others
Xiamen Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
VietJet Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+1 others
China Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Vietnam Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Vietnam Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+5 others
Scoot	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Garuda Indonesia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Juneyao Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9

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Air routes from Melbourne to Foshan

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Melbourne to Foshan by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Melbourne to Foshan by ship will take about 16 days 8h and departs from Melbourne (AUMEL) and arrives into Hong Kong (HKHKG). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. COSCO is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Melbourne to Hong Kong

Port of loading

AUMEL

Port of loading

HKHKG

16 days 8h: 2-4 times a week

9,954 km
6,185 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

965kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
A3S / A3SANL / SAS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, ANL, CMA CGM, PIL
Wallaby / MSC - Wallaby	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SILMAR, MSC
Koala	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
A3C → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
A3C → OPNW / PNW1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
SAE → FAX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	PIL
A3C → KTX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
RTWPAN / PAD → ANZEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CA2 → CPX/MBX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	TS Lines
AAA1 / AA1 → A3S / SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, PIL, COSCO
CA2 → NTX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines
A3C → CNC - CS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ANL
ASAL / ASA / AA3 → KTX1 / COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, PIL
STA → SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
A3C → JPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
A3N / A3NANL → A3S / A3SANL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, ANL, COSCO
CA2 → NCT	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Yang Ming
ASA → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CA2 → CHX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AAA2 → SEI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX → A3S	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
NEWMO → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → SEAS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CA2 → NCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
NEWMO → SAFRAN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CA2 → KCM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
A3C → THX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
NEWMO → SEAS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AAA2 / AA2 → ESA / TLA1 / ES1 / SA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, PIL, Yang Ming
ASA → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
ASAL → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AES → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEAX → SEA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AAA2 / AA2 → ESA2 / TLA2 / ES2 / SA5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, PIL, Yang Ming
AAA2 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AAA2 / AA2 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Yang Ming
ASAL / ASA → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ASAL → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
A1X → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
AAA2 / AA2 → KTX1 / COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, PIL
ASAL / ASA → AWE3 / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ASAL → JPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PCX / PS1ANL / PANZ → ANZEX / ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL, Maersk, CMA CGM

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Closest seaports

Melbourne to Nansha

Port of loading

AUMEL

Port of loading

CNNSA

21 days 11h: 2-4 times a week

12,623 km
7,843 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.22t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAE / CA2	Direct	2-4 times a week	Yang Ming, PIL, TS Lines, SLS
WAF2 → FEW6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WAF2 → COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk
AAA2 → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
A3C → JPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CA2 → CPX/MBX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	TS Lines
ASAL → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AES → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AA3 → EAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL
Koala → Pertiwi	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
Dragon → FEW1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
A3C → CNC - CS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ANL
ASA → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
ASA → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
ASAL → CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AA2 → EAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL
ASAL / ASA → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CA2 → EAD	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	TS Lines
AES → Shapla	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Dragon → FEW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AAA2 → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CA2 → RCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
Dragon → PHI5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AA2 → EAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL
SAE → RS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
SAE → EAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
STA / CAT → SAE / CA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, TS Lines, PIL
SAE → 5CX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SLS
SAE → SWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
AA1 → SAE / CA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, Yang Ming
Dragon → IN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CA2 → EAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
A3C → SEA / PVCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
AAA2 / AA2 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Yang Ming

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Ocean routes from Melbourne to Foshan

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Air Freight

9h 45m, 2-4 times a week

532kg CO₂e

Container Ship

16 days 8h, 2-4 times a week

965kg CO₂e

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More about shipping cargo and freight from Melbourne to Foshan by Air, Ocean and Road

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Melbourne (AUMEL) and arrive into Hong Kong (HKHKG) around 16 days 8h later. These services are operated by COSCO, SILMAR, MSC, OOCL, OOCL, PIL, OOCL, CMA CGM, TS Lines, OOCL, TS Lines, ANL, COSCO, PIL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, OOCL, Yang Ming, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, TS Lines, CMA CGM, TS Lines, OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, MSC, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, HMM, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO and ANL.

Melbourne to Foshan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Melbourne to Foshan by Air freight

Quickest air route

Melbourne International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Closest airports

Melbourne International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Melbourne to Foshan by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Melbourne to Hong Kong

Closest seaports

Melbourne to Nansha

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