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 37 days 19h. Ships depart from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrive at Nansha (CNNSA) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a day.

How regularly do container ships travel between London and Foshan?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a day from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrive into Nansha (CNNSA) around 37 days 19h later. These services are operated by MSC, OOCL, Yang Ming, OOCL, MSC, OOCL, COSCO, ONE, ONE, CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO, MSC, Evergreen, MSC, Evergreen, ONE, ONE, OOCL, Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, OOCL, CMA CGM 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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11h 40m, Daily

455kg CO₂e

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37 days 19h, 1-2 times a day

1.22t 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: Every 1-2 days

9,507 km
5,907 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

409kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350+8 others
Air China	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300+10 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+4 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Malaysia Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+3 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo+4 others
EVA Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others

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Most frequent

London Heathrow Airport to Zhuhai Jinwan Airport

Departs from

LHR

Departs from

ZUH

19h 12m: Every few hours

9,649 km
5,995 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

429kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Air China	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300+3 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 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 37 days 19h and departs from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrives into Nansha (CNNSA). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a day 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

Felixstowe to Nansha

Port of loading

GBFXT

Port of loading

CNNSA

37 days 19h: 1-2 times a day

24,800 km
15,410 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.22t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Albatros → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AEU7 / LL3 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
FE6 → PA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
LL3 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
Albatros → Shapla	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
LL3 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FAL7 / AEU7 → CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
FE6 → CIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE6 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FAL7 → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE7 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL7 / AEU7 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
Albatros → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE7 → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Albatros → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE7 → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FE6 → EA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE6 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AEU7 / LL3 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
NE7 → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEU7 → CI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
FAL7 → CNC - CS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Albatros → 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

55 days 20h: 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
Lion → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FE5 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
NE2 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE5 → PA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
Lion → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Lion → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FE5 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE5 → SAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
NE2 → EAS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 → SA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1 → CPF / NP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AE1 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IPAK → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE5 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
NE2 / AE1 → AWA / FEW6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Britannia → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → Dolphin	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Lion → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Cargo flights

London Gateway Port to Yantian

Port of loading

GBLGP

Port of loading

CNYTN

44 days 17h: 2-4 times a week

21,040 km
13,073 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.6t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE2 / AE1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FE5 / Lion	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FE5 / Lion	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
NE4 / AE5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Albatros	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FE5 / Lion → FE3 / Condor	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Lion → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FE5 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Lion → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
IEX / ME2 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - Levante Express → NE4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE5 / Lion → MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
ECX → NE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NWC to SAEC - String I → Condor	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FE5 / Lion → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Lion → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC To WAF → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEFGUI → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WCC / EWX → FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NEWMO → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Lion → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NEWMO → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WCC / EWX → FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FE5 / Lion → MD5 / Jade	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
NEWMO → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NE2 / AE1 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
WCC / EWX → FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL

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Ocean routes from London to Foshan

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London to Foshan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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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

Most frequent

London Heathrow Airport to Zhuhai Jinwan Airport

London to Foshan by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Felixstowe to Nansha

Closest seaports

London Gateway Port to Nansha

Cargo flights

London Gateway Port to Yantian

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