Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Brazil to United Kingdom by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Brazil and United Kingdom is 13 days 19h. Ships depart from Pecem (BRPEC) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Brazil and United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Pecem (BRPEC) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 13 days 19h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, MSC and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Brazil to United Kingdom by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Brazil to United Kingdom takes around 11h 20m. Flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Brazil and United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by LATAM Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Swiss, American Airlines, United Airlines and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 11h 20m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Brazil and United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Brazil and United Kingdom. Cargo flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 18h 27m. Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Brazil to United Kingdom by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Brazil and United Kingdom by cargo ship is 4,452 Nautical Miles (8,245 Kilometres / 5,123 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Pecem (BRPEC) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Brazil to United Kingdom by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Brazil and United Kingdom by air is around 9,471 Kilometres (5,885 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Brazil to United Kingdom by sea?

Accepted Answer

840kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Brazil to United Kingdom. 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 Brazil to United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

533kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Brazil to United Kingdom. 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
LATAM Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300
Royal Air Maroc	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+2 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+6 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ECX / NWC to SAEC - String I	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
West Med to SAEC → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to SAEC / SAM → Israel Express / ZNI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
West Med to SAEC / SAM → Israel Express / ZNI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
ECX → IOS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ASE / NEOASAS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
SAFRAN1 / Neo Samba	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
SAFRAN1 / Neo Samba	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
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Brazil to United Kingdom By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Brazil to United Kingdom by Air freight

Quickest air route

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Cargo flights

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to London Stansted Airport

Brazil to United Kingdom by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Pecem to London Gateway Port

Most frequent

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