Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Toulouse to Colombo by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Toulouse and Colombo is 42 days. Ships depart from Barcelona (ESBCN) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Toulouse and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Barcelona (ESBCN) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 42 days later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Toulouse to Colombo by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Toulouse to Colombo takes around 18h 27m. Flights depart from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Toulouse and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 18h 27m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Toulouse and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Toulouse and Colombo by cargo ship is 20,861 Nautical Miles (38,634 Kilometres / 24,006 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Sete (FRSET) and Colombo (LKCMB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Toulouse to Colombo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Toulouse and Colombo by air is around 8,556 Kilometres (5,316 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Toulouse to Colombo by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.31t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Toulouse to Colombo. 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 Toulouse to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

458kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Toulouse to Colombo. 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
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Himalaya / NWC to KAP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, SCI, WEC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WMED TO/FROM SENEGAL & SOUTH MAROC → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Toulouse to Colombo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Toulouse to Colombo by Air freight

Quickest air route

Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Toulouse to Colombo by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Barcelona to Colombo

Closest seaports

Sete to Colombo

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