Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Belfast and Zürich is 25 days 19h. Ships depart from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive at Genoa (ITGOA) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Belfast and Zürich?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive into Genoa (ITGOA) around 25 days 19h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ONE, CMA CGM, ONE, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, 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 Zürich by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Belfast to Zürich takes around 7h 56m. Flights depart from Belfast International Airport (BFS) and arrive at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Belfast and Zürich?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by DHL and DHL and the typical transit time is around 7h 56m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Belfast and Zürich. Cargo flights depart from Belfast International Airport (BFS) and arrive at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 7h 56m. DHL and DHL operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Belfast to Zürich by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Zürich by cargo ship is 2,583 Nautical Miles (4,783 Kilometres / 2,972 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Belfast (GBBEL) and Genoa (ITGOA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Belfast to Zürich by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Zürich by air is around 1,354 Kilometres (841 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Zürich Airport (ZRH).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

543kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Belfast to Zürich. 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 Zürich?

Accepted Answer

199kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Belfast to Zürich. 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
DHLFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
DHLFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	1-2 times a week	Embraer 190+3 others
British Airways	2-4 times a day	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
DUBLINRS - X → PGW → MPS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
UKBEL → KORA → MEDCAN	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
UKBEL → KORA → MEDCARIB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
DUBLINRS - X → ONE - IBX → MPS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 → PGE → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UKBEL → FAL3 → MEDCAN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DUBLINRS - X → FEMEX1 → TMX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DUBLINRS - X → PGE → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DUBLINRS - X → FEMEX1 → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DUBLINRS - X → PGW → MPS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
DUBLINRS - X → FEMEX1 → MEDCARIB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UKBEL → SAFRAN1 → MEDCAN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 → ONE - IBX → MPS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 → FEMEX1 → TMX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 → FEMEX1 → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DUBLINRS - X → FEMEX1 → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 → FEMEX1 → MEDCARIB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IRX - X → SRX → IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
IRISHS5 → FEMEX1 → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
IRX - X → SRX → AT4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
DUBLINRS - X → FEMEX1 → TMX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 → FEMEX1 → TMX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DUBLINRS - X → FEMEX1 → MEDCAN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DUBLINRS - X → OCR → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DUBLINRS - X → FEMEX1 → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 → OCR → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DUBLINRS - X → FEMEX1 → TMX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 → FEMEX1 → MEDCAN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DUBLINRS - X → FEMEX1 → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 → FEMEX1 → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 → FEMEX1 → TMX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 → FEMEX1 → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 → SL1 → MEDCAN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UKBEL → WCC → HL - MSW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UKBEL → WCC → MEDCARIB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DUBLINRS - X → FEMEX1 → MEDCARIB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UKBEL → WCC → HL - MSW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DUBLINRS - X → FEMEX1 → AMERIGO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DUBLINRS - X → FEMEX1 → TMX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DUBLINRS - X → FAL6 → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Belfast to Zürich By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Belfast to Zürich by Air freight

Quickest air route

Belfast International Airport to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg

Closest airports

George Best Belfast City Airport to Zürich Airport

Belfast to Zürich by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Belfast to Genoa

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