Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Bristol to Christchurch by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Bristol and Christchurch is 57 days 10h. Ships depart from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrive at Lyttelton (NZLYT) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Bristol and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrive into Lyttelton (NZLYT) around 57 days 10h later. These services are operated by OOCL and COSCO.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Bristol to Christchurch by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Bristol to Christchurch takes around 2 days 9h. Flights depart from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and arrive at Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Bristol and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Emirates and the typical transit time is around 2 days 9h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Bristol and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Bristol and Christchurch. Cargo flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Christchurch International Airport (CHC) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 2 days 9h. Singapore Airlines operates Boeing 747-400 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Bristol to Christchurch by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bristol and Christchurch by cargo ship is 17,236 Nautical Miles (31,920 Kilometres / 19,834 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and Lyttelton (NZLYT).

Question 7

What is the distance between Bristol to Christchurch by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bristol and Christchurch by air is around 19,824 Kilometres (12,318 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Bristol to Christchurch by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.66t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Bristol to Christchurch. 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 Bristol to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

1.32t CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Bristol to Christchurch. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Singapore AirlinesF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
Qantas	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
OOCL	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL PIRAEUS+10 others
COSCO	Every 2-4 weeks	CSCL SATURN+6 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	NORDPACIFIC+28 others
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Birmingham International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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Felixstowe to Lyttelton

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London Gateway Port to Lyttelton

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