Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Bristol and Norfolk is 22 days 21h. Ships depart from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive at Norfolk (USORF) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Bristol and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive into Norfolk (USORF) around 22 days 21h later. These services are operated by Maersk, OOCL, DANAOS, ONE, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, ONE, OOCL, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, Maersk, Maersk, OOCL and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Bristol to Norfolk takes around 15h 18m. Flights depart from Bristol Airport (BRS) and arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Bristol and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Aer Lingus and KLM and the typical transit time is around 15h 18m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Bristol and Norfolk. Cargo flights depart from London Stansted Airport (STN) and arrive at Norfolk International Airport (ORF) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 16h 43m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Bristol to Norfolk by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bristol and Norfolk by cargo ship is 4,770 Nautical Miles (8,835 Kilometres / 5,490 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and Norfolk (USORF).

Question 7

What is the distance between Bristol to Norfolk by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bristol and Norfolk by air is around 6,013 Kilometres (3,736 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Bristol to Norfolk. 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 Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

450kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Bristol to Norfolk. 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
Aer Lingus	1-2 times a day	ATR 72+1 others
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Embraer 190+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+6 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+7 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777+7 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-200+7 others
Virgin Atlantic	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Virgin Atlantic	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
United Airlines	Daily	Boeing 787-9+5 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AL1 / TA3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 / AL2 / CMA - LIBERTY \| COSCO - TAE \| EMC - TAE \| ONE - AT1 \| OOCL - ATE1 \| YML - AL2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, SSPAN, CMA CGM, ONE, Evergreen, COSCO, Yang Ming
AL3 / TA2 / GEM - AL3 \|\| HL - AL3 \| ML - TA2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	DANAOS, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CALFB / ELSA / AL5 / ATW → LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, Yang Ming
Neo Samba → TPX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
Neo Samba → TP15 - XL	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
TA3 → TPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Samba → TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TA4 → TPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AL4 / TA4 → US3 - XL / TP15 - XL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AL1 / TA3 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AL1 / TA3 → US3 - XL / TP15 - XL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AL4 / TA4 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
TA2 → TPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAX → TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AL3 / TA2 → US3 - XL / TP15 - XL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AL3 / TA2 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AT2 → AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AT2 → US3 - XL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SAFRAN1 → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FP2 → AT1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE
IOX / ISE → AT1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / AT3 / ATG → LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO, Evergreen
TA4 → TPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NWC TO/FROM TILBURYNWC TO/FROM PORTBURY - BREST - SOUTHAMPTON PENDULUM SERVICE → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AL4 / TA4 → US3 - XL / TP15 - XL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AL4 / TA4 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
CAX → TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CALFB / ELSA / AL5 / ATW → LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 / AL2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, Yang Ming
Neo Samba → TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AL1 / TA3 → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / AT3 / ATG → LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO, Evergreen
AL4 / TA4 → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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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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Bristol to Norfolk By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Bristol to Norfolk by Air freight

Quickest air route

Bristol Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

Closest airports

London Heathrow Airport to Norfolk International Airport

Cargo flights

London Stansted Airport to Norfolk International Airport

Bristol to Norfolk by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Southampton to Norfolk

Closest seaports

Bristol / Portbury to Norfolk

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