Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Wellington to Bilbao by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Wellington and Bilbao is 47 days 5h. Ships depart from Tauranga (NZTRG) and arrive at Bilbao (ESBIO) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Wellington and Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Tauranga (NZTRG) and arrive into Bilbao (ESBIO) around 47 days 5h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Wellington to Bilbao by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Wellington to Bilbao takes around 1 day 6h. Flights depart from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrive at Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Wellington and Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 1 day 6h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Wellington and Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Wellington and Bilbao. Cargo flights depart from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 6h. Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Wellington to Bilbao by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Wellington and Bilbao by cargo ship is 13,774 Nautical Miles (25,509 Kilometres / 15,850 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tauranga (NZTRG) and Bilbao (ESBIO).

Question 7

What is the distance between Wellington to Bilbao by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Wellington and Bilbao by air is around 19,680 Kilometres (12,228 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Wellington to Bilbao by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.04t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Wellington to Bilbao. 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 Wellington to Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

1.28t CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Wellington to Bilbao. 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
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200LR+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RTWPAN → SPAINSR3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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