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 19 days 14h. Ships depart from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive at Malta Freeport (MTMAR) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Belfast and Valletta?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive into Malta Freeport (MTMAR) around 19 days 14h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and 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 4hrs. 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 4hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Valletta by cargo ship is 3,254 Nautical Miles (6,026 Kilometres / 3,744 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 2,752 Kilometres (1,710 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

545kg CO₂e (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

260kg CO₂e (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	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Jet2	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A319+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IRISHS5 → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Belfast to Valletta By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Belfast International Airport to Malta International Airport

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George Best Belfast City Airport to Malta International Airport

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