Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from United Kingdom to Costa Rica by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between United Kingdom and Costa Rica is 17 days 18h. Ships depart from Sheerness (GBSHS) and arrive at Puerto Moin / Limon (CRPMN) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between United Kingdom and Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Sheerness (GBSHS) and arrive into Puerto Moin / Limon (CRPMN) around 17 days 18h later. These services are operated by Great White.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from United Kingdom to Costa Rica by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from United Kingdom to Costa Rica takes around 11h 40m. Flights depart from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between United Kingdom and Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by British Airways and the typical transit time is around 11h 40m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between United Kingdom and Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between United Kingdom and Costa Rica. 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 United Kingdom to Costa Rica by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United Kingdom and Costa Rica by cargo ship is 5,005 Nautical Miles (9,270 Kilometres / 5,760 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Sheerness (GBSHS) and Puerto Moin / Limon (CRPMN).

Question 7

What is the distance between United Kingdom to Costa Rica by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United Kingdom and Costa Rica by air is around 8,738 Kilometres (5,430 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from United Kingdom to Costa Rica by sea?

Accepted Answer

758kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United Kingdom to Costa Rica. 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 United Kingdom to Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

549kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United Kingdom to Costa Rica. 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	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+3 others
Avianca	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+3 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Aeromexico	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EUTROP	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Great White
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEFWI / NWI	Direct	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM, Marfret
NEFGUI / SAS → NEFWI / NWI	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM, Marfret
SAECS → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SLB → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE5 → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ME2 → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Albatros → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC To WAF → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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United Kingdom to Costa Rica By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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London Gatwick Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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London Heathrow Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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Quickest ocean route

Sheerness to Puerto Moin / Limon

Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Puerto Moin / Limon

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