Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Lyon to Cardiff by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Lyon and Cardiff is 16hrs. Ships depart from Dunkerque (FRDKK) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Lyon and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Dunkerque (FRDKK) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 16hrs later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Lyon to Cardiff by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Lyon to Cardiff takes around 8h 59m. Flights depart from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and arrive at Cardiff International Airport (CWL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Lyon and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Cardiff International Airport (CWL) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by KLM and the typical transit time is around 8h 59m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Lyon and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lyon and Cardiff by cargo ship is 105 Nautical Miles (195 Kilometres / 121 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Dunkerque (FRDKK) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Lyon to Cardiff by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lyon and Cardiff by air is around 1,300 Kilometres (807 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Cardiff International Airport (CWL).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Lyon to Cardiff by sea?

Accepted Answer

17kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Lyon to Cardiff. 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 Lyon to Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

205kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Lyon to Cardiff. 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
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Embraer 190+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEFWI / NWI	Direct	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM, Marfret
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