Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Bordeaux to Colombo by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Bordeaux and Colombo is 39 days 22h. Ships depart from Montoir-de-Bretagne (FRMTX) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Bordeaux and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Montoir-de-Bretagne (FRMTX) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 39 days 22h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Bordeaux to Colombo by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Bordeaux to Colombo takes around 18hrs. Flights depart from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Bordeaux and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 18hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Bordeaux and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bordeaux and Colombo by cargo ship is 11,609 Nautical Miles (21,499 Kilometres / 13,359 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bilbao (ESBIO) and Colombo (LKCMB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Bordeaux to Colombo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bordeaux and Colombo by air is around 8,717 Kilometres (5,417 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Bordeaux to Colombo by sea?

Accepted Answer

960kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Bordeaux to Colombo. 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 Bordeaux to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

617kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Bordeaux to Colombo. 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
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FEMEX1 → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SPAINSR3 → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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