Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Philadelphia to Barcelona by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Philadelphia and Barcelona is 36 days 22h. Ships depart from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive at Barcelona (ESBCN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Philadelphia and Barcelona?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive into Barcelona (ESBCN) around 36 days 22h later. These services are operated by ZIM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Philadelphia to Barcelona by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Philadelphia to Barcelona takes around 7h 36m. Flights depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrive at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Philadelphia and Barcelona?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by American Airlines, UPS Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways, Aer Lingus, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Air Canada, American Airlines and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 7h 36m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Philadelphia and Barcelona?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Philadelphia and Barcelona. Cargo flights depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrive at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 7h 36m. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Barcelona by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Barcelona by cargo ship is 6,668 Nautical Miles (12,348 Kilometres / 7,673 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Philadelphia (USPHL) and Barcelona (ESBCN).

Question 7

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Barcelona by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Barcelona by air is around 6,307 Kilometres (3,919 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Philadelphia to Barcelona by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.45t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Philadelphia to Barcelona. 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 Philadelphia to Barcelona?

Accepted Answer

287kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Philadelphia to Barcelona. 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
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+2 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890+2 others
British Airways	Every few hours	Airbus A320+3 others
Aer Lingus	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+2 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+3 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+2 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+5 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZCX → ZCA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
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