Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Los Angeles to Belfast by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Los Angeles and Belfast is 32 days 16h. Ships depart from Houston (USHOU) and arrive at Belfast (GBBEL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Los Angeles and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Houston (USHOU) and arrive into Belfast (GBBEL) around 32 days 16h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Los Angeles to Belfast by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Los Angeles to Belfast takes around 15h 51m. Flights depart from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arrive at Belfast International Airport (BFS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Los Angeles and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by DHL, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 15h 51m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Los Angeles and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Los Angeles and Belfast. Cargo flights depart from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arrive at Belfast International Airport (BFS) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 15h 51m. DHL operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Los Angeles to Belfast by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Los Angeles and Belfast by cargo ship is 6,038 Nautical Miles (11,183 Kilometres / 6,949 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Houston (USHOU) and Belfast (GBBEL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Los Angeles to Belfast by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Los Angeles and Belfast by air is around 9,273 Kilometres (5,762 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Los Angeles to Belfast by sea?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

700kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Los Angeles to Belfast. 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
DHLFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Virgin Atlantic	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
British Airways	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
VICTORY / EAG → IRISHS5 / NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
VICTORY / AT3 → DUBLINRS - X / IRX - X	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ONE
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