Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Montréal and London is 17 days 3h. Ships depart from Montreal (CAMTR) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Montréal and London?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Montreal (CAMTR) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 17 days 3h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Montréal to London takes around 6h 40m. Flights depart from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Montréal and London?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by British Airways, Air Canada, KLM, American Airlines, Air Canada, Royal Air Maroc, Air Canada, Air Canada, Lufthansa, Lufthansa, United Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 6h 40m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Montréal and London. Cargo flights depart from Montreal International (Mirabel) Airport (YMX) and arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 15h 26m. UPS Airlines and FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Montréal to London by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Montréal and London by cargo ship is 5,790 Nautical Miles (10,722 Kilometres / 6,663 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Montreal (CAMTR) and Tilbury (GBTIL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Montréal to London by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Montréal and London by air is around 5,845 Kilometres (3,632 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and London City Airport (LCY).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

986kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Montréal to London. 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 Montréal to London?

Accepted Answer

385kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Montréal to London. 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
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Air Canada	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+1 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 and Challenger 870+2 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a day	Road Feeder Service+8 others
Royal Air Maroc	Daily	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+6 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Embraer 170+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AT1 → NE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CAE → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Montreal Express 1 → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Montreal Express 1 → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Canada Express → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Canada Express → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AT2 → NE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Montreal Express 1 → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AT1 / Montreal Express 1 → IPAK / MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd
Canada Express → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SL1 → WCC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Canada Express → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CAE → ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SL1 → NEFGUI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MCA → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SL1 / CAE → ECUKS6 / 47R	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
Canada Express → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
CAE → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SL1 → DUBLINRS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SL1 → DUBLINRS - X	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SL1 → SCUK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SL1 → PGE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SL1 → BALT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AT1 → EME	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CAE → SLB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AT2 → EME	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MEDCAN → EURAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Montréal to London By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Montréal to London by Air freight

Quickest air route

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Closest airports

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to London City Airport

Cargo flights

Montreal International (Mirabel) Airport to London Stansted Airport

Montréal to London by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Montreal to London Gateway Port

Closest seaports

Montreal to Tilbury

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