Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between London and Kingston is 21 days 5h. Ships depart from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive at Kingston (JMKIN) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between London and Kingston?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive into Kingston (JMKIN) around 21 days 5h later. These services are operated by Wallenius Wilhelmsen, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from London to Kingston takes around 9h 56m. Flights depart from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and arrive at Norman Manley International Airport (KIN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between London and Kingston?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by British Airways and the typical transit time is around 9h 56m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between London and Kingston. 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 London to Kingston by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between London and Kingston by cargo ship is 5,325 Nautical Miles (9,861 Kilometres / 6,127 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tilbury (GBTIL) and Kingston (JMKIN).

Question 7

What is the distance between London to Kingston by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between London and Kingston by air is around 8,063 Kilometres (5,010 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Norman Manley International Airport (KIN).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.1t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from London to Kingston. 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 Kingston?

Accepted Answer

587kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from London to Kingston. 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	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-400+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SVC2 → ZIM - ZCX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wallenius Wilhelmsen
CALFB → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CALFB → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL1 → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL1 → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EPIC → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
LIBERTY → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SAFRAN1 → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
VICTORY → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EPIC → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SAFRAN1 → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
VICTORY → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EURAF1 → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EURAF1 → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PGE → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EURAF1 → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BALT2 → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PGE → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
HLX → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
HLX → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SCUK → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BALT2 → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SCUK → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PCRFXL / CMA - PCRFXL	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ANL, CNC Line
NEFGUI → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEFGUI / SAS → RTWPAN / PAD / NASP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Marfret
NEWMO → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
PCRFXL → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → PCRFXL / CMA - PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ANL, CMA CGM
NEFGUI → CAGML2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEFGUI → ELDORADO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEFGUI → ELDORADO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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London to Kingston By Air freight, Container ship or Road

London to Kingston by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Gatwick Airport to Norman Manley International Airport

Closest airports

London Heathrow Airport to Norman Manley International Airport

London to Kingston by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Southampton to Kingston

Closest seaports

Tilbury to Kingston

Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Kingston

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