Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cardiff and Houston is 80 days 2h. Ships depart from Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and arrive at Freeport (USFPO) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Cardiff and Houston?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and arrive into Freeport (USFPO) around 80 days 2h later. These services are operated by Grimaldi.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Cardiff to Houston takes around 17h 42m. Flights depart from Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and arrive at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Cardiff and Houston?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by KLM and the typical transit time is around 17h 42m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Cardiff and Houston. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Cardiff to Houston by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cardiff and Houston by cargo ship is 14,152 Nautical Miles (26,209 Kilometres / 16,285 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and Freeport (USFPO).

Question 7

What is the distance between Cardiff to Houston by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cardiff and Houston by air is around 8,625 Kilometres (5,359 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.08t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Cardiff to Houston. 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 Houston?

Accepted Answer

515kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cardiff to Houston. 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
KLM	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Euro Aegean → MED USA MEX SVC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
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