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

The shortest shipping time by sea between France and China is 36 days 14h. Ships depart from Le Havre (FRLEH) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between France and China?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Le Havre (FRLEH) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 36 days 14h later. These services are operated by ONE, APL, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, ONE, ONE, ONE, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, COSCO, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, ONE, Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC, Evergreen, Evergreen, ONE, CMA CGM, HMM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and COSCO.

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

The quickest flight from France to China takes around 10hrs. Flights depart from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and arrive at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

How often do planes fly between France and China?

Scheduled flights between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Hainan Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Xiamen Air and the typical transit time is around 10hrs.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between France and China. Cargo flights depart from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 10h 50m. China Cargo Airlines, Air China, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between France to China by ship?

The distance between France and China by cargo ship is 13,784 Nautical Miles (25,528 Kilometres / 15,862 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Le Havre (FRLEH) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

What is the distance between France to China by air?

The distance between France and China by air is around 8,235 Kilometres (5,117 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

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

893kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from France to China. 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 China?

486kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from France to China. 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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Air Freight

10hrs, Every 1-2 weeks

486kg CO₂e

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36 days 14h, 1-2 times a week

893kg CO₂e

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France to China by Air freight

The quickest way to get from France to China by plane will take about 10hrs and departs from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and arrives into Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY). There are flights departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Hainan Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest air route

Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

Departs from

CDG

Departs from

XIY

10hrs: Every 1-2 weeks

8,235 km
5,117 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

486kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9
Air China	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300+9 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Xiamen Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+4 others

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Cargo flights

Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

CDG

Departs from

PVG

10h 50m: 2-4 times a day

9,277 km
5,764 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

448kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Cargo AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
Air ChinaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A319+8 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo+7 others

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Air routes from France to China

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France to China by Container ship

The quickest way to get from France to China by ship will take about 36 days 14h and departs from Le Havre (FRLEH) and arrives into Shanghai (CNSHG). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. ONE is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing n/a.

Quickest ocean route

Le Havre to Shanghai

Port of loading

FRLEH

Port of loading

CNSHG

36 days 14h: 1-2 times a week

25,528 km
15,862 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

893kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FE4 / Silk	Direct	N/A	ONE, HMM, MSC, Yang Ming
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FE4 / Silk	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM, MSC
FE1 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FE1 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE1 → SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE1 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE1 → SITC - VTX8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE1 → EA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE1 → CTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE1 → CTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CALFB / ELSA / ATW → FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FE5 / Lion → FE4 / Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
TA1 / AL5 → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FE1 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE1 → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FE1 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE1 → SA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AEU2 / LL4 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FE1 → SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WWA / HL - WWA → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI → NE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FAL1 → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
BFS / E06 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FE1 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FE1 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FAL1 / LL4 → CIX4 / CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AEU2 / LL4 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL1 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
FAL1 → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FE1 → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
GEM - Europe Shuttle 6/Benelux France Shuttle \|\| HL - BFS \| ML - E06 → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE1 → KVX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
GEM - Europe Shuttle 6/Benelux France Shuttle \|\| HL - BFS \| ML - E06 → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SWX → US3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MB2 / E19 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
LL4 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
AEU2 / LL4 → FCE / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Most frequent

Marseille to Qingdao

Port of loading

FRMRS

Port of loading

CNQDG

43 days: 2-4 times a week

26,266 km
16,321 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.14t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
MD5 / Jade	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 / OCEAN - MED2 \|\| CMA - MEX \| COSCO - AEM2 \| EMC - MEX1 \| OOCL - WM2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
MD5 / Jade	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → FE5 / Lion	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM, MSC
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → MD5 / Jade	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM, MSC
MS2 → NPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Lynx → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → MD5 / Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM, MSC
Lynx → Bengal	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MS2 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
MP2 → FIL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
MS2 → SA5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
MS2 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MS2 → SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MINA → RES1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
AEM2 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MEDCARIB / GCO → MEX2 / AEM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
AEM2 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MEX2 / AEM1 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
WM2 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1 → SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
MEDEX → REX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MINA → RES2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
MINA / WM3 → RES3 / RS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MEDEX → ALX - AIX2 \| HA - NWX \| HL - IAX \| ML - FI3 \| ONE - NPI \| XPF - NWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MINA → CI2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
MINA → RES2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
MINA → AIS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO

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There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Le Havre (FRLEH) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 36 days 14h later. These services are operated by ONE, APL, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, ONE, ONE, ONE, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, COSCO, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, ONE, Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC, Evergreen, Evergreen, ONE, CMA CGM, HMM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and COSCO.

France to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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France to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

Cargo flights

Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

France to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Le Havre to Shanghai

Most frequent

Marseille to Qingdao

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