Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Bilbao to Norfolk by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Bilbao and Norfolk is 24 days 8h. Ships depart from Bilbao (ESBIO) and arrive at Norfolk (USORF) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Bilbao and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Bilbao (ESBIO) and arrive into Norfolk (USORF) around 24 days 8h later. These services are operated by MSC, CMA CGM, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Bilbao to Norfolk by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Bilbao to Norfolk takes around 15h 41m. Flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Bilbao and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by American Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 15h 41m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Bilbao and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bilbao and Norfolk by cargo ship is 4,385 Nautical Miles (8,122 Kilometres / 5,047 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bilbao (ESBIO) and Norfolk (USORF).

Question 7

What is the distance between Bilbao to Norfolk by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bilbao and Norfolk by air is around 8,588 Kilometres (5,337 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) and Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (NGU).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Bilbao to Norfolk by sea?

Accepted Answer

838kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Bilbao to Norfolk. 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 Bilbao to Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

480kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Bilbao to Norfolk. 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
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+3 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-400+3 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Atlas Air	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air France	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190+2 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+6 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWUK / SCUK → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Canada Express → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Canada Express → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Norfolk International Airport

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Zaragoza Airport to Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field)

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