Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Valletta to Belfast by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Valletta and Belfast is 39 days 2h. Ships depart from Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and arrive at Belfast (GBBEL) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Valletta and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and arrive into Belfast (GBBEL) around 39 days 2h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Valletta to Belfast by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Valletta to Belfast takes around 1 day 11h. Flights depart from Malta International Airport (MLA) and arrive at George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Valletta and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Malta International Airport (MLA) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 1 day 11h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Valletta and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Valletta and Belfast. Cargo flights depart from Malta International Airport (MLA) and arrive at George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 11h. Lufthansa operates Airbus A321 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Valletta to Belfast by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Valletta and Belfast by cargo ship is 6,651 Nautical Miles (12,318 Kilometres / 7,654 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and Belfast (GBBEL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Valletta to Belfast by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Valletta and Belfast by air is around 2,766 Kilometres (1,718 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Malta International Airport (MLA) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Valletta to Belfast by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.2t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Valletta to Belfast. 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 Valletta to Belfast?

Accepted Answer

211kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Valletta to Belfast. 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
LufthansaF	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A321 Freighter+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Jet2	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM ALCAZAR+6 others
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