Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Reykjavík and Edinburgh is 10 days 8h. Ships depart from Reykjavík (ISREY) and arrive at Teesport (GBTEE) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Reykjavík and Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Reykjavík (ISREY) and arrive into Teesport (GBTEE) around 10 days 8h later. These services are operated by Eimskip.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Reykjavík to Edinburgh takes around 1 day 9h. Flights depart from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and arrive at Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Reykjavík and Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Atlantic Airways and British Airways and the typical transit time is around 1 day 9h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Reykjavík and Edinburgh. Cargo flights depart from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 10h. DHL operates Boeing 757-200 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Reykjavík to Edinburgh by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and Edinburgh by cargo ship is 1,632 Nautical Miles (3,022 Kilometres / 1,878 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Reykjavík (ISREY) and Teesport (GBTEE).

Question 7

What is the distance between Reykjavík to Edinburgh by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and Edinburgh by air is around 1,576 Kilometres (979 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

305kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Reykjavík to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

78kg - 82kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Reykjavík to Edinburgh. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Atlantic Airways	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320
British Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A321neo+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Wizz Air	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
DHLF	1-2 times a week	Boeing 757-200 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Eimskip	Every 1-2 weeks	VERA D+1 others
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