Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Madrid to Brussels by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Madrid and Brussels is 6 days 21h. Ships depart from Valencia (ESVLC) and arrive at Rotterdam (NLRTM) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Madrid and Brussels?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Valencia (ESVLC) and arrive into Rotterdam (NLRTM) around 6 days 21h later. These services are operated by ZIM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Madrid to Brussels by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Madrid to Brussels takes around 2h 21m. Flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at Brussels Airport (BRU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Madrid and Brussels?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Brussels Airport (BRU) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Brussels Airlines, Iberia, Air Europa, Volotea, KLM, Swiss, Lufthansa, LOT and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 2h 21m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Madrid and Brussels?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Madrid and Brussels. Cargo flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at Brussels Airport (BRU) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 2h 21m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Madrid to Brussels by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 14h 45m to send cargo via road from Madrid and Brussels. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Madrid to Brussels by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Madrid and Brussels by cargo ship is 2,228 Nautical Miles (4,126 Kilometres / 2,564 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Valencia (ESVLC) and Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Madrid to Brussels?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Madrid and Brussels by road is 1,571 Kilometres (976 Miles) and will typically take around 14h 45m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Madrid to Brussels by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Madrid and Brussels by air is around 1,317 Kilometres (818 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Brussels Airport (BRU).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Madrid to Brussels by sea?

Accepted Answer

262kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Madrid to Brussels. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Madrid to Brussels?

Accepted Answer

121kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Madrid to Brussels. 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
Brussels Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320+2 others
Iberia	2-4 times a day	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 1000+3 others
Air Europa	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8
Volotea	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
KLM	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+4 others
Swiss	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190+5 others
Lufthansa	Daily	Airbus A321+4 others
LOT	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320neo+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Israel Express / ZNI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Euro-Med	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
Israel Express / ZNI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
Euro Aegean	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
Israel Express → NWC To WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to KAP → NWC CAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	WEC
ESC → NWC CAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	WEC
SPIX → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Euro-Med → Euro Aegean	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
Med Canadian → NWC To/From Spain and Portugal	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDGULF → NWC To/From Spain and Portugal	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
EURAF4 → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WM3 / E14 → MB2 / E19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ESC → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AMERIGO → FEMEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDGULF → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Med Canadian → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MGX / TA11 → MB2 / E19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CALEX → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to West Africa → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → NWC to SAEC - String I	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Med Canadian → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDGULF → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ST2 → LUX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
4E2 → LUX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Med Canadian → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDGULF → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to Red Sea → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDCARIB / GCO → EPIC / EPIC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
MENA / AT4 / WMA → ESE2 / LUX / EEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, OOCL, COSCO
Med Canadian → Canada Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDGULF → Canada Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDCARIB → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDCARIB → SAFRAN1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDCARIB → SAFRAN1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Himalaya → Canada Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
E14 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
E14 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MEDCARIB → SAFRAN1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
MWAX → ESE2 / EEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
TA11 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
E14 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TA11 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
TA11 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Madrid to Brussels By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Madrid to Brussels by Air freight

Quickest air route

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Brussels Airport

Madrid to Brussels by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Valencia to Rotterdam

Closest seaports

Valencia to Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Madrid to Brussels by Road

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