Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Belfast and Porto is 13 days 3h. Ships depart from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive at Leixoes (PTLEI) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Belfast and Porto?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive into Leixoes (PTLEI) around 13 days 3h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Belfast to Porto takes around 10h 15m. Flights depart from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and arrive at Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Belfast and Porto?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by KLM and the typical transit time is around 10h 15m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Belfast and Porto. 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 Porto by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Porto by cargo ship is 1,733 Nautical Miles (3,210 Kilometres / 1,994 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Belfast (GBBEL) and Leixoes (PTLEI).

Question 7

What is the distance between Belfast to Porto by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Porto by air is around 2,346 Kilometres (1,458 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

325kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Belfast to Porto. 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 Porto?

Accepted Answer

245kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Belfast to Porto. 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	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BGS01 → PGW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BGS01 → PGW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 → PGE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Belfast to Porto By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Belfast to Porto by Air freight

Quickest air route

George Best Belfast City Airport to Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport

Belfast to Porto by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Belfast to Leixoes

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