Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Belfast to Chicago by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Belfast and Chicago is 23 days 14h. Ships depart from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Belfast and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 23 days 14h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Belfast to Chicago by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Belfast to Chicago takes around 2 days 2h. Flights depart from Belfast International Airport (BFS) and arrive at General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Belfast and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 2 days 2h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Belfast and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Belfast and Chicago. Cargo flights depart from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 2 days 15h. Lufthansa operates Boeing 777-200F Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Belfast to Chicago by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Chicago by cargo ship is 6,476 Nautical Miles (11,994 Kilometres / 7,453 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Belfast (GBBEL) and Philadelphia (USPHL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Belfast to Chicago by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Chicago by air is around 8,198 Kilometres (5,094 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Belfast to Chicago by sea?

Accepted Answer

915kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Belfast to Chicago. 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 Belfast to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

297kg - 662kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Belfast to Chicago. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
British Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320+4 others
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Embraer 190+1 others
LufthansaF	Daily	Embraer 190+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	HEINRICH EHLER+11 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	HEINRICH EHLER+11 others
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