Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between London and Norfolk is 17 days 2h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Norfolk (USORF) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between London and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Norfolk (USORF) around 17 days 2h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from London to Norfolk takes around 15h 34m. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between London and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by American Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 15h 34m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between London and Norfolk. Cargo flights depart from London Stansted Airport (STN) and arrive at Norfolk International Airport (ORF) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 16h 23m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between London to Norfolk by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between London and Norfolk by cargo ship is 4,096 Nautical Miles (7,586 Kilometres / 4,714 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tilbury (GBTIL) and Norfolk (USORF).

Question 7

What is the distance between London to Norfolk by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between London and Norfolk by air is around 6,013 Kilometres (3,736 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

552kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from London to Norfolk. 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 Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

415kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from London to Norfolk. 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
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+7 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
United Airlines	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 767-300+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+1 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+4 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777+4 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 767-400+5 others
Virgin Atlantic	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Virgin Atlantic	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+3 others
United Airlines	Daily	Boeing 787-9+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 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
NEFGUI → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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
NE4 / AE5 → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IOS / ME1 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IEX / ME2 → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SWX → AL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ECX → AL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IOS / ME1 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AES → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NEWMO → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IOS / ME1 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MSC - Israel Express \| ZIM - ZNI → AL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NWC To WAF → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PCRFXL → LIBERTY	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
SE3 / AE15 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE3 / AE3 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AES → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SRX → AT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NWC MOR WAF → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IOS / ME1 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NEWMO → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NE4 / AE5 → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NWC to SAEC - String I → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAEC - String I → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SWX → AL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IEX / ME2 → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NWC MOR WAF → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ECX → AL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - Israel Express \| ZIM - ZNI → AL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NWC To WAF → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EME / SLB → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3 → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EME / SLB → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
PGE → LIBERTY	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
BALT2 → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
LEX → AT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EME / SLB → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EURAF1 → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3 → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EME / SLB → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
LEX → AT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EME / SLB → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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London to Norfolk By Air freight, Container ship or Road

London to Norfolk by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Norfolk International Airport

Cargo flights

London Stansted Airport to Norfolk International Airport

London to Norfolk by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Norfolk

Closest seaports

Tilbury to Norfolk

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