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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Norfolk and Foshan is 42 days 14h. Ships depart from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive at Yantian (CNYTN) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Norfolk and Foshan?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive into Yantian (CNYTN) around 42 days 14h later. These services are operated by MSC, Wan Hai, MSC, HMM, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, MSC, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, MSC, ONE, OOCL, MSC and ONE.

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

The quickest flight from Norfolk to Foshan takes around 24h 6m. Flights depart from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

How often do planes fly between Norfolk and Foshan?

Scheduled flights between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by EVA Air, All Nippon Airways, Korean Air, Air France, Lufthansa, Swiss, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 24h 6m.

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

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

The distance between Norfolk and Foshan by cargo ship is 13,033 Nautical Miles (24,136 Kilometres / 14,998 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Norfolk (USORF) and Nansha (CNNSA).

What is the distance between Norfolk to Foshan by air?

The distance between Norfolk and Foshan by air is around 13,477 Kilometres (8,374 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

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

1.81t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Norfolk 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 Norfolk to Foshan?

639kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Norfolk 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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Norfolk to Foshan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Explore the best way to ship your cargo from Norfolk, United States to Foshan, China by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, market rates, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Norfolk to Foshan by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Norfolk to Foshan by plane will take about 24h 6m and departs from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and arrives into Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. EVA Air is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Washington Dulles International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Departs from

IAD

Departs from

HKG

24h 6m: 2-4 times a week

13,455 km
8,361 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

643kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EVA Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+4 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Lufthansa	1-2 times a day	Airbus A340-600+2 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Qatar Airways	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+5 others

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Closest airports

Washington Dulles International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

IAD

Departs from

CAN

24h 13m: 2-4 times a week

13,477 km
8,374 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

639kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EVA Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747+8 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar Airways	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+2 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+3 others

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Most frequent

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Departs from

DCA

Departs from

HKG

1 day 2h: Every 1-2 days

15,392 km
9,564 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

781kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757-200 (winglets)+1 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
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Norfolk to Foshan by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Norfolk to Foshan by ship will take about 42 days 14h and departs from Norfolk (USORF) and arrives into Yantian (CNYTN). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Norfolk to Yantian

Port of loading

USORF

Port of loading

CNYTN

42 days 14h: 2-4 times a week

21,800 km
13,546 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

1.62t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MD4 / Dragon	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
AA7	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Hapag-Lloyd
America / Z7S	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
EC2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
AT1 / AL2 → EC1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE, Yang Ming
INE → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EMA → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MD4 → EC1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
AT1 / AL2 → EC1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE, Yang Ming
AT1 / AL2 → EC1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE, Yang Ming
AL7 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TPI → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MD4 → EC1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
INDUSA → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ARKAS - USA \| TRKN - USM → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AT1 / AL2 → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
AT4 / AL6 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
INE → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EMA → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
America / Z7S → Lone Star Express / ZSL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
EC2 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
TEX → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AT1 / AL2 → EC1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE, Yang Ming
America / Z7S → Emerald / ZXB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
EC2 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
America → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EC2 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming

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Closest seaports

Norfolk to Nansha

Port of loading

USORF

Port of loading

CNNSA

50 days 3h: Every 1-2 weeks

24,136 km
14,998 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

1.81t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
US4 / TP16	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
America → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Z7S → GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
EC2 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AWE2 → IC10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ARKAS - USA \| TRKN - USM → US4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AL7 → US4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TPI / HL - TPI \| ONE - INE → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NUE2 → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AWE2 / ECX2 → CSE / CSE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
TEX / TA10 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AWE2 / ECX2 → CSE / CSE1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	OOCL, COSCO
AWE3 / ECC1 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
TWS / AWE3 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
AWE3 → CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MANB / AWE2 / ECX2 → WAX3 / WAF3 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
EC2 → PA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AWE3 / AUE / ECC1 → SEA / PVCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
NUE2 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
America → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AWE2 / ECX2 → RES3 / RS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
AWE2 → CI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NUE2 → NCI	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Evergreen
ECC1 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
AWE2 → NAX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO
TWS → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Ocean routes from Norfolk to Foshan

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Air Freight

24h 6m, 2-4 times a week

643kg CO₂e

Container Ship

42 days 14h, 2-4 times a week

1.62t CO₂e

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Norfolk to Foshan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Norfolk to Foshan by Air freight

Quickest air route

Washington Dulles International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Closest airports

Washington Dulles International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Most frequent

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Norfolk to Foshan by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Norfolk to Yantian

Closest seaports

Norfolk to Nansha

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