Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Belfast and Vancouver is 40 days 14h. Ships depart from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive at Oakland (USOAK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Belfast and Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive into Oakland (USOAK) around 40 days 14h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Belfast to Vancouver takes around 17h 34m. Flights depart from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and arrive at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Belfast and Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by KLM and the typical transit time is around 17h 34m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Belfast and Vancouver. Cargo flights depart from Belfast International Airport (BFS) and arrive at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 2h. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Belfast to Vancouver by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Vancouver by cargo ship is 9,949 Nautical Miles (18,426 Kilometres / 11,450 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Belfast (GBBEL) and Oakland (USOAK).

Question 7

What is the distance between Belfast to Vancouver by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Vancouver by air is around 8,465 Kilometres (5,260 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.47t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Belfast to Vancouver. 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 Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

605kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Belfast to Vancouver. 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	1-2 times a week	Embraer 190+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 737-400 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ISX → CALFB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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