How long does it take to ship a container from Birmingham to Atlanta by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Birmingham and Atlanta is 18 days 18h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Savannah (USSAV) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Birmingham and Atlanta?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Savannah (USSAV) around 18 days 18h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC and CMA CGM.

How long does it take to send cargo from Birmingham to Atlanta by air freight?

The quickest flight from Birmingham to Atlanta takes around 9h 20m. Flights depart from Manchester Airport (MAN) and arrive at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

How often do planes fly between Birmingham and Atlanta?

Scheduled flights between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, KLM, Air France, SAS, Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic and the typical transit time is around 9h 20m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Birmingham and Atlanta?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Birmingham and Atlanta. Cargo flights depart from East Midlands Airport (EMA) and arrive at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 14h 44m. UPS Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Birmingham to Atlanta by ship?

The distance between Birmingham and Atlanta by cargo ship is 5,278 Nautical Miles (9,775 Kilometres / 6,074 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and Savannah (USSAV).

What is the distance between Birmingham to Atlanta by air?

The distance between Birmingham and Atlanta by air is around 7,517 Kilometres (4,671 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Birmingham to Atlanta by sea?

2.06t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Birmingham to Atlanta. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Birmingham to Atlanta?

563kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Birmingham to Atlanta. 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.

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Birmingham to Atlanta By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Birmingham to Atlanta by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Atlanta by plane will take about 9h 20m and departs from Manchester Airport (MAN) and arrives into Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Virgin Atlantic is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Manchester Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Departs from

MAN

Departs from

ATL

9h 20m: Every 1-2 days

6,588 km
4,094 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

516kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Virgin Atlantic	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+5 others
Air France	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320+2 others
SAS	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190+3 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+4 others
Virgin Atlantic	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others

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Closest airports

Birmingham International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Departs from

BHX

Departs from

ATL

16h 30m: Every 1-2 days

7,517 km
4,671 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

563kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
Air France	Daily	Embraer 190+3 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+3 others
SAS	2-4 times a week	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890+1 others

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Cargo flights

East Midlands Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Departs from

EMA

Departs from

ATL

14h 44m: 1-2 times a week

6,668 km
4,143 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

507kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Birmingham to Atlanta by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Atlanta by ship will take about 18 days 18h and departs from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrives into Savannah (USSAV). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. CMA CGM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Savannah

Port of loading

GBLGP

Port of loading

USSAV

18 days 18h: Every 1-2 weeks

7,688 km
4,777 mi.

1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

844kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEFGUI / SAS → RTWPAN / PAD / NASP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Marfret
NEWMO → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PCRFXL → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEFGUI → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IEX / ME2 → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SWX → AL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - Israel Express \| ZIM - ZNI → AL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ECX → AL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
DUBLINRS - X → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC To WAF → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NEWMO → LIBERTY	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
PCRFXL → LIBERTY	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
IOS / ME1 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SRX → AT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NE2 / AE1 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IOS / ME1 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AES → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
DUBLINRS - X / IRX - X → LIBERTY / AT1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, ONE

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Closest seaports

Bristol / Portbury to Savannah

Port of loading

GBBRS

Port of loading

USSAV

33 days 2h: Every 1-2 weeks

9,775 km
6,074 mi.

1 transfer
6 stops

Estimated emissions

2.06t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Most frequent

Southampton to Savannah

Port of loading

GBSOU

Port of loading

USSAV

25 days 13h: 2-4 times a week

9,434 km
5,862 mi.

Direct
5 stops

Estimated emissions

1.45t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AL3 / TA2 / GEM - AL3 \|\| HL - AL3 \| ML - TA2	Direct	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, DANAOS, Maersk
LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 / AL2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Yang Ming
CALFB → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL1 → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EPIC → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
VICTORY → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SAFRAN1 → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CALFB / ELSA / AL5 / ATW → LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO, OOCL, Yang Ming
CAX → TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Samba → TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AL1 / TA3 → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FAL1 → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AL4 / TA4 → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IBC → AT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FP2 → AT1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SAFRAN1 → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / AT3 / ATG → LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO, Evergreen
FAL1 → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IOX / ISE → AT1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
IBC → AT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL

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Ocean routes from Birmingham to Atlanta

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Air Freight

9h 20m, Every 1-2 days

516kg CO₂e

Container Ship

18 days 18h, Every 1-2 weeks

844kg CO₂e

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Birmingham to Atlanta By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Birmingham to Atlanta by Air freight

Quickest air route

Manchester Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Closest airports

Birmingham International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Cargo flights

East Midlands Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Birmingham to Atlanta by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Savannah

Closest seaports

Bristol / Portbury to Savannah

Most frequent

Southampton to Savannah

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