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

The shortest shipping time by sea between San Francisco and Foshan is 17 days. Ships depart from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive at Shekou (CNSHK) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between San Francisco and Foshan?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 17 days later. These services are operated by ONE, ONE, ONE, MSC, ONE, ONE, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO, MSC, MSC, Evergreen, MSC, Evergreen, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, ONE, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, Evergreen, Yang Ming, ONE, HMM, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, ONE, MSC, MSC, Yang Ming, MSC, ONE, HMM, ONE, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, OOCL, Evergreen, Yang Ming, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

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

The quickest flight from San Francisco to Foshan takes around 16h 54m. Flights depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

How often do planes fly between San Francisco and Foshan?

Scheduled flights between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, EVA Air, China Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Air China, Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 16h 54m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between San Francisco and Foshan. Cargo flights depart from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 21hrs. FedEx operates on this route.

What is the distance between San Francisco to Foshan by ship?

The distance between San Francisco and Foshan by cargo ship is 6,395 Nautical Miles (11,844 Kilometres / 7,360 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Oakland (USOAK) and Nansha (CNNSA).

What is the distance between San Francisco to Foshan by air?

The distance between San Francisco and Foshan by air is around 11,093 Kilometres (6,893 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

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

655kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Foshan?

788kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from San Francisco 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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San Francisco to Foshan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Air Freight

16h 54m, 2-4 times a week

788kg CO₂e

Container Ship

17 days, 1-2 times a week

740kg CO₂e

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San Francisco to Foshan by Air freight

The quickest way to get from San Francisco to Foshan by plane will take about 16h 54m and departs from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and arrives into Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. China Southern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

San Francisco International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

SFO

Departs from

CAN

16h 54m: 2-4 times a week

11,093 km
6,893 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

788kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER
EVA Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+10 others
Vietnam Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others

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Cargo flights

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

OAK

Departs from

CAN

21hrs: 2-4 times a week

11,345 km
7,049 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

682kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Most frequent

San Francisco International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Departs from

SFO

Departs from

SZX

21h 50m: Every few hours

11,206 km
6,963 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

691kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EVA Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+9 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Lufthansa	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-400+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others

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Air routes from San Francisco to Foshan

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San Francisco to Foshan by Container ship

The quickest way to get from San Francisco to Foshan by ship will take about 17 days and departs from Oakland (USOAK) and arrives into Shekou (CNSHK). 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 every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Oakland to Shekou

Port of loading

USOAK

Port of loading

CNSHK

17 days: 1-2 times a week

11,419 km
7,095 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

740kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PS7 / AP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Wan Hai, Yang Ming
MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Direct	N/A	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM, MSC
PS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
Sentosa → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CP4 → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CP4 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AAS3 / HTW → WSA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
AAS3 / PCS2 → KTX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AAS3 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
HTW → CTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SEA2 & AWE5 → CSX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Sentosa → PHOENIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HTW → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Sentosa → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GEX / AAS3 / HTW → JPI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO
APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD → CNC - JTX \| CUL - JCT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Sentosa → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Tiger	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HTW → JTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS4 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
MS2 → SA6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
MP2 / MS2 → FL2 / SX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
PS4 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS6 → ASA / SA6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Yang Ming
HTW → TVP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AG1 → SA6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
KME / AG1 → FL2 / SX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
PS6 → FL2 / SX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE
PS6 → CI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
PS4 → TPI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
CP4 → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Orient → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Orient → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS3 → SA6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Orient → Tiger	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS3 → FL2 / SX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
PS6 → NW2 / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
KME / AG1 → NW2 / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
PS6 → MD3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
KME / AG1 → MD3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
FE1 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS3 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
MS2 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS6 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PCS2 → KTX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
HTW → NSC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AG1 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD → COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Closest seaports

Oakland to Nansha

Port of loading

USOAK

Port of loading

CNNSA

19 days 10h: 2-4 times a day

11,844 km
7,360 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

655kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Sentosa → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Panda	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GEX / AAS3 / HTW → JPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO
PS7 / AP1 → CIM / CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Wan Hai
PS7 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AP1 → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
PS7 → TVH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP → JCV / JCV1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Sentosa → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → AFL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HTW → NSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS4 → JKX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AAS3 / HTW / CP4 / PCS2 → SEA / PVCS / CP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, ONE, OOCL
Sentosa → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Shapla	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AAS3 / HTW / CP4 / PCS2 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAS / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, ONE, OOCL
APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD → CNC - JTX \| CUL - JCT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
PS4 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS7 → TVH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE1 → JKX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS4 → SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Orient → AFL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lynx → AFL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE1 → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE1 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS3 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE1 → JKX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
MS2 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS6 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AG1 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE1 → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE1 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE1 → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD → JPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE1 → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS3 → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming

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Most frequent

Oakland to Hong Kong

Port of loading

USOAK

Port of loading

HKHKG

19 days 7h: Every few hours

11,596 km
7,205 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

735kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2 → MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
HTW → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2 → DAH / OPNW / PNW1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
HTW → CPM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
GEX / AAS3 / HTW → JPI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO
PCS2 → KTX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FE1 → JSM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
HTW → JTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS3 → JSM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SEA2 & AWE5 / SEAP → CPNW / PNW4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SEA2 & AWE5 / SEAP → JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP → SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PS4 → JSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS4 → THX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PE1 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS6 → KVT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
AAS3 / HTW / CP4 / PCS2 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAS / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, ONE, OOCL
HTW / PCS2 → THX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
MP2 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
PS4 → JTC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS6 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
KME → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
PS4 → SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE1 → JSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS4 → KTH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS4 → THX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS3 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
HTW → NSC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS6 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AG1 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE1 → JSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE1 → JTC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE1 → JTC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE1 → JSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE1 → JSM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MS2 → KTH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS6 → KTH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AG1 → KTH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD → COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FE1 → JSM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE1 → JTC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS3 → JTC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming

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Ocean routes from San Francisco to Foshan

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 17 days later. These services are operated by ONE, ONE, ONE, MSC, ONE, ONE, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO, MSC, MSC, Evergreen, MSC, Evergreen, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, ONE, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, Evergreen, Yang Ming, ONE, HMM, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, ONE, MSC, MSC, Yang Ming, MSC, ONE, HMM, ONE, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, OOCL, Evergreen, Yang Ming, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.
Scheduled flights between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, EVA Air, China Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Air China, Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 16h 54m.

San Francisco to Foshan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Air Freight

Container Ship

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San Francisco to Foshan by Air freight

Quickest air route

San Francisco International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Cargo flights

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Most frequent

San Francisco International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

San Francisco to Foshan by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Oakland to Shekou

Closest seaports

Oakland to Nansha

Most frequent

Oakland to Hong Kong

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