Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between France and New Zealand is 38 days 18h. Ships depart from Marseille (FRMRS) and arrive at Tauranga (NZTRG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between France and New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Marseille (FRMRS) and arrive into Tauranga (NZTRG) around 38 days 18h later. These services are operated by MSC and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from France to New Zealand takes around 1 day 4h. Flights depart from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and arrive at Auckland International Airport (AKL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between France and New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Auckland International Airport (AKL) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Emirates and the typical transit time is around 1 day 4h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between France and New Zealand. Cargo flights depart from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and arrive at Auckland International Airport (AKL) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 4h. Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between France to New Zealand by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between France and New Zealand by cargo ship is 12,011 Nautical Miles (22,244 Kilometres / 13,822 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Marseille (FRMRS) and Tauranga (NZTRG).

Question 7

What is the distance between France to New Zealand by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between France and New Zealand by air is around 19,005 Kilometres (11,809 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) and Auckland International Airport (AKL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.63t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from France to New Zealand. 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.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from France to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

1.52t CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from France to New Zealand. 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.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CALEX → OL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEWMO → RTWPAN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEX2 / AEM1 / WM1 → KIXANL / NZS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
NEWMO → TTZ	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, ANL
AES → Wallaby	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CALEX → OL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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France to New Zealand By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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France to New Zealand by Air freight

Quickest air route

Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport to Auckland International Airport

Cargo flights

Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Auckland International Airport

France to New Zealand by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Marseille to Tauranga

Cargo flights

Marseille to Auckland

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