Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Philadelphia and Belfast is 16 days 23h. Ships depart from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive at Belfast (GBBEL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Philadelphia and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive into Belfast (GBBEL) around 16 days 23h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Philadelphia to Belfast takes around 17h 42m. Flights depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrive at Belfast International Airport (BFS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Philadelphia and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) depart daily. These flights are serviced by American Airlines and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 17h 42m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Belfast by cargo ship is 4,138 Nautical Miles (7,664 Kilometres / 4,762 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Philadelphia (USPHL) and Belfast (GBBEL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Belfast by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Belfast by air is around 5,722 Kilometres (3,556 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

608kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Philadelphia to Belfast. 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 Belfast?

Accepted Answer

272kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Philadelphia to Belfast. 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	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Aer Lingus	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Aer Lingus	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Aer Lingus	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RTWPAN → IRISHS5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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