Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Malta to Switzerland by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Malta and Switzerland is 5 days 10h. Ships depart from Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and arrive at Naples (ITNAP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Malta and Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and arrive into Naples (ITNAP) around 5 days 10h later. These services are operated by SLS.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Malta to Switzerland by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Malta to Switzerland takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Malta International Airport (MLA) and arrive at Zürich Airport (ZRH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Malta and Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by Swiss, Lufthansa, Lufthansa and LOT and the typical transit time is around 2h 20m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Malta and Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Malta and Switzerland. Cargo flights depart from Malta International Airport (MLA) and arrive at Zürich Airport (ZRH) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 2h 20m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Malta to Switzerland by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Malta and Switzerland by cargo ship is 362 Nautical Miles (670 Kilometres / 416 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and Naples (ITNAP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Malta to Switzerland by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Malta and Switzerland by air is around 1,381 Kilometres (858 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Zürich Airport (ZRH).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Malta to Switzerland by sea?

Accepted Answer

87kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Malta to Switzerland. 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 Malta to Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

120kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Malta to Switzerland. 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
Swiss	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A320
Lufthansa	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320neo+2 others
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+8 others
LOT	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+7 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TMX2 / CMA - TMX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SLS, Turkon, CMA CGM
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