Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Antwerp to Vancouver by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Antwerp and Vancouver is 46 days 2h. Ships depart from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive at Vancouver (CAVAN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Antwerp and Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive into Vancouver (CAVAN) around 46 days 2h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, COSCO, MSC, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Antwerp to Vancouver by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Antwerp to Vancouver takes around 17hrs. Flights depart from Brussels Airport (BRU) and arrive at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Antwerp and Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Icelandair, British Airways, Air Canada, Air Canada, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Canada and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 17hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Antwerp and Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Antwerp and Vancouver. Cargo flights depart from Liège Airport (LGG) and arrive at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 19h 26m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Antwerp to Vancouver by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Antwerp and Vancouver by cargo ship is 9,904 Nautical Miles (18,342 Kilometres / 11,397 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and Vancouver (CAVAN).

Question 7

What is the distance between Antwerp to Vancouver by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Antwerp and Vancouver by air is around 7,842 Kilometres (4,873 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Antwerp to Vancouver by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.81t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Antwerp to Vancouver. 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 Antwerp to Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

591kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Antwerp to Vancouver. 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
Icelandair	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+4 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+7 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+1 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+10 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+1 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAEC - String I → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AEU3 / NE3 / LL2 → CPV / PE2 / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen
EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2 → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2 → NWX / EPNW / TPN / PNW3	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → NWX / EPNW / TPN / PNW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Levante Express → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Antwerp to Vancouver By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Antwerp to Vancouver by Air freight

Quickest air route

Brussels Airport to Vancouver International Airport

Cargo flights

Liège Airport to Vancouver International Airport

Antwerp to Vancouver by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to Vancouver

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