Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Belfast and Frankfurt is 4 days 17h. Ships depart from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive at Rotterdam (NLRTM) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Belfast and Frankfurt?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive into Rotterdam (NLRTM) around 4 days 17h later. These services are operated by BG Freight, BG Freight, BG Freight, Eucon, BG Freight, BG Freight, BG Freight, BG Freight, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Belfast to Frankfurt takes around 8h 39m. Flights depart from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and arrive at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Belfast and Frankfurt?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by KLM and British Airways and the typical transit time is around 8h 39m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Belfast and Frankfurt. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Belfast to Frankfurt by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Frankfurt by cargo ship is 755 Nautical Miles (1,399 Kilometres / 869 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Belfast (GBBEL) and Rotterdam (NLRTM).

Question 7

What is the distance between Belfast to Frankfurt by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Frankfurt by air is around 1,116 Kilometres (694 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

138kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Belfast to Frankfurt. 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 Frankfurt?

Accepted Answer

215kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Belfast to Frankfurt. 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
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Embraer 190
British Airways	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320neo+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BUTTERFLY 3 - X / DUBLINRS - X / IRX - X	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	BG Freight, CMA CGM, ONE
BUTTERFLY 3 / DUBLINRS / IRX	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	BG Freight, CMA CGM, ONE
BUTTERFLY 1 / ECUKS6 / 47R / UKE	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	BG Freight, CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE
ANBE → RDA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Eucon
BUTTERFLY 3 - X / DUBLINRS - X → BUTTERFLY 2C / SCXB1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	BG Freight, CMA CGM
BUTTERFLY 3 / DUBLINRS → BUTTERFLY 2C / SCXB1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	BG Freight, CMA CGM
BUTTERFLY 3 - X / DUBLINRS - X → BUTTERFLY 2 / DUNRO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	BG Freight, CMA CGM
BUTTERFLY 3 / DUBLINRS → BUTTERFLY 2 / DUNRO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	BG Freight, CMA CGM
UKBEL → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UKBEL → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UKBEL → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UKBEL → SCXB1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
UKBEL → DUNRO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UKBEL → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → SCXB1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → DUNRO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
UKBEL → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UKBEL → VICTORY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → SL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → VICTORY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Belfast to Frankfurt By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Belfast to Frankfurt by Air freight

Quickest air route

George Best Belfast City Airport to Frankfurt Airport

Belfast to Frankfurt by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Belfast to Rotterdam

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Belfast to Bremerhaven

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