Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cardiff and Sydney is 62 days 23h. Ships depart from Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and arrive at Sydney (AUSYD) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Cardiff and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and arrive into Sydney (AUSYD) around 62 days 23h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Cardiff to Sydney takes around 23hrs. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Cardiff and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by British Airways, Qantas, Thai Airways, Qantas, China Southern Airlines, British Airways, Qantas, China Eastern Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 23hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Cardiff and Sydney. Cargo flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 23hrs. Singapore Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Cardiff to Sydney by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cardiff and Sydney by cargo ship is 16,553 Nautical Miles (30,656 Kilometres / 19,049 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and Sydney (AUSYD).

Question 7

What is the distance between Cardiff to Sydney by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cardiff and Sydney by air is around 17,747 Kilometres (11,028 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.64t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Cardiff to Sydney. 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 Sydney?

Accepted Answer

792kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cardiff to Sydney. 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
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Qantas	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800
Thai Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qantas	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+4 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+4 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qantas	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+3 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	Every few hours	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Cardiff to Sydney By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Cardiff to Sydney by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Closest airports

Birmingham International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Cardiff to Sydney by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Bristol / Portbury to Sydney

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