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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Seattle and Foshan is 16 days 7h. Ships depart from Seattle (USSEA) and arrive at Yantian (CNYTN) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Seattle and Foshan?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Seattle (USSEA) and arrive into Yantian (CNYTN) around 16 days 7h later. These services are operated by SM Line, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC, MSC and MSC.

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

The quickest flight from Seattle to Foshan takes around 20hrs. Flights depart from Boeing Field King County International Airport (BFI) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

How often do planes fly between Seattle and Foshan?

Scheduled flights between Boeing Field King County International Airport (BFI) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines and the typical transit time is around 20hrs.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Seattle and Foshan. Cargo flights depart from Boeing Field King County International Airport (BFI) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 20hrs. UPS Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Seattle to Foshan by ship?

The distance between Seattle and Foshan by cargo ship is 5,934 Nautical Miles (10,989 Kilometres / 6,828 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Seattle (USSEA) and Nansha (CNNSA).

What is the distance between Seattle to Foshan by air?

The distance between Seattle and Foshan by air is around 10,593 Kilometres (6,582 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

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

736kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Seattle 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 Seattle to Foshan?

460kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Seattle 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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Seattle to Foshan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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

Seattle to Foshan by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Seattle to Foshan by plane will take about 20hrs and departs from Boeing Field King County International Airport (BFI) and arrives into Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). There are flights departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. UPS Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest air route

Boeing Field King County International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Departs from

BFI

Departs from

HKG

20hrs: Every 2-4 weeks

10,496 km
6,522 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

623kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
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Closest airports

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

SEA

Departs from

CAN

21hrs: Every 1-2 days

10,593 km
6,582 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

460kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+2 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+1 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others

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Cargo flights

Boeing Field King County International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Departs from

BFI

Departs from

SZX

20h 24m: Every 2-4 weeks

10,469 km
6,505 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

622kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
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Most frequent

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Macau International Airport

Departs from

SEA

Departs from

MFM

20h 59m: Every 1-2 days

10,612 km
6,594 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

444kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Starlux Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
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Seattle to Foshan by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Seattle to Foshan by ship will take about 16 days 7h and departs from Seattle (USSEA) and arrives into Yantian (CNYTN). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. SM Line is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Seattle to Yantian

Port of loading

USSEA

Port of loading

CNYTN

16 days 7h: 2-4 times a week

10,760 km
6,686 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.04t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PNS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Chinook / ZNP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
CPNW / MPNW / PNW2 → NWX / EPNW / PNW3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CPNW / MPNW / PNW2 → GEX / AAS3 / PCS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
DAH / OPNW / PNW1 → NWX / EPNW / ANP / PNW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
DAH / OPNW / PNW1 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
DAH / OPNW / PNW1 → GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PS1ANL → CJX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CPV / PE2 / PNW5 → AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CPNW / MPNW / PNW2 → FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
DAH / OPNW / PNW1 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
CPV / PE2 / PNW5 → AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CPV / PE2 / PNW5 → AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PE2 → NEAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Chinook → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CALEX → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
OL1 → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Closest seaports

Seattle to Nansha

Port of loading

USSEA

Port of loading

CNNSA

20 days 19h: Every 2-4 weeks

10,989 km
6,828 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

736kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CPNW / MPNW → JPI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
MPNW / PNW2 → ZAX2 / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPNW → CNC - CS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
DAH → CNC - CS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
DAH / OPNW / PNW1 → JPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
CPV → IC10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PNW1 → NSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
OPNW / PNW1 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
MPNW / PNW2 → SEA / PVCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
OPNW / PNW1 → SEA / PVCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
PE2 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PE2 → RCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
CPV / PNW5 → CSE / CSE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PE2 → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CPV / PNW5 → CSE / CSE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PNW5 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CPV → BMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CPV / PNW5 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPV / PNW5 → WAX4 / WAF4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPV → GSL - ZAX \| MSC - Panda \| ZIM - ZAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
CPV / PE2 / PNW5 → EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PE2 → AEF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CPV / PNW5 → RES3 / RS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PE2 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CPV → CI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CPV / PE2 / PNW5 → AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CPV → BMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CPV / PE2 / PNW5 → MEX4 / AMA / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PNW1 → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CPV → BMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CPV / PNW5 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PNW1 → TVP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CPV / PNW5 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPV / PNW5 → CT2 / CHL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPV / PNW5 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPNW / MPNW / PNW2 → PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / CPX3 + PCS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL

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Ocean routes from Seattle to Foshan

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Air Freight

20hrs, Every 2-4 weeks

623kg CO₂e

Container Ship

16 days 7h, 2-4 times a week

1.04t CO₂e

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Seattle to Foshan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Seattle to Foshan by Air freight

Quickest air route

Boeing Field King County International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Closest airports

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Cargo flights

Boeing Field King County International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Most frequent

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Macau International Airport

Seattle to Foshan by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Seattle to Yantian

Closest seaports

Seattle to Nansha

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