Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Cardiff to Addis Ababa by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cardiff and Addis Ababa is 47 days 17h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Djibouti (DJJIB) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Cardiff and Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Djibouti (DJJIB) around 47 days 17h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Cardiff to Addis Ababa by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Cardiff to Addis Ababa takes around 1 day 10h. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Cardiff and Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, Saudia, Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 1 day 10h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Cardiff and Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Cardiff and Addis Ababa. Cargo flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 10h. Turkish Airlines operates Boeing 777 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Cardiff to Addis Ababa by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cardiff and Addis Ababa by cargo ship is 9,548 Nautical Miles (17,683 Kilometres / 10,988 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and Djibouti (DJJIB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Cardiff to Addis Ababa by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cardiff and Addis Ababa by air is around 6,526 Kilometres (4,055 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Cardiff to Addis Ababa by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.02t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Cardiff to Addis Ababa. 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 Cardiff to Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

236kg - 441kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cardiff to Addis Ababa. 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
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+2 others
Saudia	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Turkish AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter+6 others
Kenya Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Saudia	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 787+3 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+4 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-8+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC LUCY+10 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Maersk	Every 1-2 weeks	EDITH MAERSK+27 others
MSC	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC LUCY+89 others
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Cardiff to Addis Ababa By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Cardiff to Addis Ababa by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

Closest airports

Birmingham International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

Cardiff to Addis Ababa by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Djibouti

Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Mogadishu

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