Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Belfast and Valletta is 22 days 11h. Ships depart from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive at Malta Freeport (MTMAR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Belfast and Valletta?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive into Malta Freeport (MTMAR) around 22 days 11h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Belfast to Valletta takes around 1 day 4h. Flights depart from Belfast International Airport (BFS) and arrive at Malta International Airport (MLA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Belfast and Valletta?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Malta International Airport (MLA) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Jet2 and the typical transit time is around 1 day 4h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Belfast and Valletta. Cargo flights depart from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and arrive at Malta International Airport (MLA) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 11h. Lufthansa operates Airbus A321 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Belfast to Valletta by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Valletta by cargo ship is 3,266 Nautical Miles (6,049 Kilometres / 3,759 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Belfast (GBBEL) and Malta Freeport (MTMAR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Belfast to Valletta by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Valletta by air is around 2,766 Kilometres (1,718 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Malta International Airport (MLA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

431kg - 601kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Belfast to Valletta. 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 Valletta?

Accepted Answer

211kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Belfast to Valletta. 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
Jet2	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
LufthansaF	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A321 Freighter+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 1-2 weeks	HEINRICH EHLER+17 others
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Belfast to Valletta By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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