Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from London to Dallas by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between London and Dallas is 23 days 8h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Houston (USHOU) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between London and Dallas?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Houston (USHOU) around 23 days 8h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and ONE.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from London to Dallas by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from London to Dallas takes around 10h 10m. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between London and Dallas?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by British Airways, American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, United Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 10h 10m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between London and Dallas?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between London and Dallas. Cargo flights depart from London Stansted Airport (STN) and arrive at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 15h 47m. FedEx and UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between London to Dallas by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between London and Dallas by cargo ship is 5,796 Nautical Miles (10,734 Kilometres / 6,670 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tilbury (GBTIL) and Houston (USHOU).

Question 7

What is the distance between London to Dallas by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between London and Dallas by air is around 7,928 Kilometres (4,926 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Dallas Love Field (DAL).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from London to Dallas by sea?

Accepted Answer

781kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from London to Dallas. 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 London to Dallas?

Accepted Answer

508kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from London to Dallas. 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	Airbus A380-800
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	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+4 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777+7 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+4 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 767-400+3 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+4 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 767-300+6 others
United Airlines	Every few hours	Boeing 787-9+8 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777+5 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 767-400+1 others
United Airlines	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE4 / AE5 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE4 / AE5 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ECX → AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MSC - Israel Express \| ZIM - ZNI → AL2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AES → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAEC - String I → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Levante Express → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IOS / ME1 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Israel Express → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SE3 / AE15 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NEWMO → VICTORY	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NE3 / AE3 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NWC To WAF → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
IOS / ME1 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NEWMO → VICTORY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PCRFXL → VICTORY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SRX → AT3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EME / SLB → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
LEX → AT3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3 → VICTORY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EURAF1 → VICTORY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EME / SLB → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
PGE → VICTORY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BALT2 → VICTORY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
LEX → AT3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
LEX → AT3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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London to Dallas By Air freight, Container ship or Road

London to Dallas by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Closest airports

London Heathrow Airport to Dallas Love Field

Cargo flights

London Stansted Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

London to Dallas by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Houston

Closest seaports

Tilbury to Houston

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