Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Reykjavík to Cardiff by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Reykjavík and Cardiff is 15 days 6h. Ships depart from Reykjavík (ISREY) and arrive at Hull (GBHUL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Reykjavík and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Reykjavík (ISREY) and arrive into Hull (GBHUL) around 15 days 6h later. These services are operated by SKIP.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Reykjavík to Cardiff by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Reykjavík to Cardiff takes around 2h 13m. Flights depart from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Reykjavík and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by DHL and Jet2 and the typical transit time is around 2h 13m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Reykjavík and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Reykjavík and Cardiff. Cargo flights depart from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 2h 13m. DHL operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Reykjavík to Cardiff by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and Cardiff by cargo ship is 1,701 Nautical Miles (3,150 Kilometres / 1,958 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Reykjavík (ISREY) and Hull (GBHUL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Reykjavík to Cardiff by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and Cardiff by air is around 1,757 Kilometres (1,092 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Birmingham International Airport (BHX).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Reykjavík to Cardiff by sea?

Accepted Answer

508kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Reykjavík to Cardiff. 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 Reykjavík to Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

136kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Reykjavík to Cardiff. 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
DHLFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
Jet2	N/A
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Jet2	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
British Airways	Daily	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Icelandair	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEURFD15 / IR2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SKIP, CMA CGM
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Keflavik International Airport to East Midlands Airport

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