Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Bristol and New York is 23 days 8h. Ships depart from Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Bristol and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 23 days 8h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Bristol to New York takes around 14h 52m. Flights depart from RAF Fairford (FFD) and arrive at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Bristol and New York?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between RAF Fairford (FFD) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines and the typical transit time is around 14h 52m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Bristol and New York. Cargo flights depart from RAF Fairford (FFD) and arrive at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 14h 52m. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Bristol to New York by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bristol and New York by cargo ship is 4,081 Nautical Miles (7,558 Kilometres / 4,696 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and New York (USNYC).

Question 7

What is the distance between Bristol to New York by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bristol and New York by air is around 5,440 Kilometres (3,381 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bristol Airport (BRS) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.11t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Bristol to New York. 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 New York?

Accepted Answer

337kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Bristol to New York. 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
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Aer Lingus	2-4 times a day	ATR 72+2 others
KLM	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Bristol to New York By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Bristol to New York by Air freight

Quickest air route

RAF Fairford to Newark Liberty International Airport

Closest airports

Bristol Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

Bristol to New York by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Bristol / Portbury to New York

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