Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Belfast and Bilbao is 10 days 3h. Ships depart from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive at Bilbao (ESBIO) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Belfast and Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive into Bilbao (ESBIO) around 10 days 3h later. These services are operated by BG Freight.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Belfast to Bilbao takes around 12hrs. Flights depart from Belfast International Airport (BFS) and arrive at Vitoria Airport (VIT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Belfast and Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Star Air and the typical transit time is around 12hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Belfast and Bilbao. Cargo flights depart from Belfast International Airport (BFS) and arrive at Vitoria Airport (VIT) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 12hrs. Star Air operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Belfast to Bilbao by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Bilbao by cargo ship is 1,068 Nautical Miles (1,978 Kilometres / 1,229 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Belfast (GBBEL) and Bilbao (ESBIO).

Question 7

What is the distance between Belfast to Bilbao by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Bilbao by air is around 2,153 Kilometres (1,338 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Vitoria Airport (VIT).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

326kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Belfast 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 Belfast to Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

186kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Belfast 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
Star AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-200 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Liverpool + Irish Sea / BGS01 → NWUK1b	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	BG Freight, CMA CGM
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