Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Porto and Belfast is 8 days 15h. Ships depart from Leixoes (PTLEI) and arrive at Belfast (GBBEL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Porto and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Leixoes (PTLEI) and arrive into Belfast (GBBEL) around 8 days 15h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Porto to Belfast takes around 10h 6m. Flights depart from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and arrive at George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Porto and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by KLM and the typical transit time is around 10h 6m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Porto and Belfast. Cargo flights depart from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and arrive at Belfast International Airport (BFS) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 12h 21m. Star Air operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Porto to Belfast by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Porto and Belfast by cargo ship is 1,009 Nautical Miles (1,869 Kilometres / 1,161 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Leixoes (PTLEI) and Belfast (GBBEL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Porto to Belfast by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Porto and Belfast by air is around 2,346 Kilometres (1,458 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

182kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Porto 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 Porto to Belfast?

Accepted Answer

229kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Porto 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
KLM	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-900 (winglets)+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Star AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-200 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PGW → DUNRO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PGW → DUBLINRS - X	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PGW → ISX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PGE → IRISHS5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PGE → DUNRO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PGE → DUBLINRS - X	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Porto to Belfast By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Porto to Belfast by Air freight

Quickest air route

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport

Cargo flights

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport to Belfast International Airport

Porto to Belfast by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Leixoes to Belfast

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