Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Seattle to Bordeaux by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Seattle and Bordeaux is 37 days 20h. Ships depart from Seattle (USSEA) and arrive at Le Havre (FRLEH) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Seattle and Bordeaux?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Seattle (USSEA) and arrive into Le Havre (FRLEH) around 37 days 20h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Seattle to Bordeaux by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Seattle to Bordeaux takes around 16h 54m. Flights depart from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and arrive at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Seattle and Bordeaux?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air France, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 16h 54m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Seattle and Bordeaux?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Seattle and Bordeaux by cargo ship is 10,813 Nautical Miles (20,025 Kilometres / 12,443 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Seattle (USSEA) and Marseille (FRMRS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Seattle to Bordeaux by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Seattle and Bordeaux by air is around 8,586 Kilometres (5,335 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Seattle to Bordeaux by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.37t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Seattle to Bordeaux. 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 Seattle to Bordeaux?

Accepted Answer

396kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Seattle to Bordeaux. 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
Air France	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+5 others
Aer Lingus	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+3 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PS1ANL → CALFB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CALEX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
OL1 → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CPNW / MPNW / PNW2 → MEX2 / AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
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Seattle to Bordeaux By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Seattle to Bordeaux by Air freight

Quickest air route

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport

Seattle to Bordeaux by Container ship

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Seattle to Le Havre

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Seattle to Marseille

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