Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from San Diego to London by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between San Diego and London is 33 days 15h. Ships depart from Los Angeles (USLAX) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between San Diego and London?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Los Angeles (USLAX) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 33 days 15h later. These services are operated by MSC, Maersk, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from San Diego to London by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from San Diego to London takes around 10h 36m. Flights depart from San Diego International Airport (SAN) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between San Diego and London?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart daily. These flights are serviced by British Airways, United Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 10h 36m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between San Diego and London?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between San Diego and London. Cargo flights depart from San Diego International Airport (SAN) and arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 16h 26m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between San Diego to London by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between San Diego and London by cargo ship is 7,898 Nautical Miles (14,627 Kilometres / 9,089 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Los Angeles (USLAX) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

Question 7

What is the distance between San Diego to London by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between San Diego and London by air is around 9,357 Kilometres (5,814 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and London City Airport (LCY).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from San Diego to London by sea?

Accepted Answer

958kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from San Diego to London. 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 San Diego to London?

Accepted Answer

508kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from San Diego to London. 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
British Airways	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-900+4 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+3 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+3 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+2 others
United Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737-800+2 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737-900+3 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CALEX → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WC1 / TP6 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
US2 / TP12 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WC1 / TP6 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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San Diego to London By Air freight, Container ship or Road

San Diego to London by Air freight

Quickest air route

San Diego International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Closest airports

San Diego International Airport to London City Airport

Cargo flights

San Diego International Airport to London Stansted Airport

San Diego to London by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Los Angeles to London Gateway Port

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