Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Kolkata to Brussels by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Kolkata and Brussels is 43 days 7h. Ships depart from Kolkata (INCCU) and arrive at Port of Zeebrugge (BEZEE) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Kolkata and Brussels?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Kolkata (INCCU) and arrive into Port of Zeebrugge (BEZEE) around 43 days 7h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Kolkata to Brussels by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Kolkata to Brussels takes around 17h 40m. Flights depart from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and arrive at Liège Airport (LGG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Kolkata and Brussels?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Liège Airport (LGG) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 17h 40m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Kolkata and Brussels?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Kolkata and Brussels. Cargo flights depart from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and arrive at Liège Airport (LGG) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 17h 40m. Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Kolkata to Brussels by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kolkata and Brussels by cargo ship is 12,220 Nautical Miles (22,632 Kilometres / 14,063 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Kolkata (INCCU) and Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Kolkata to Brussels by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kolkata and Brussels by air is around 8,523 Kilometres (5,296 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Brussels Airport (BRU).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Kolkata to Brussels by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.78t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Kolkata to Brussels. 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 Kolkata to Brussels?

Accepted Answer

595kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Kolkata to Brussels. 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
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
COLOMBO/KOLKATA → Britannia	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
Colombo/Haldia → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SKX1 → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SEASIA15 → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SKX1 → AEU7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SEASIA15 → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SEASIA61 → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
COLOMBO/KOLKATA → Britannia	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
SBS → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
COLOMBO/KOLKATA → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SKX1 → AEU9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Colombo/Haldia → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SKX1 → AEU6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SBS → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CU3 → IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SKX1 → AEU3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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Kolkata to Brussels By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Kolkata to Brussels by Air freight

Quickest air route

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport to Liège Airport

Closest airports

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport to Brussels Airport

Kolkata to Brussels by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Kolkata to Port of Zeebrugge

Closest seaports

Kolkata to Port of Antwerp-Bruges

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