Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Belfast and Seattle is 67 days. Ships depart from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive at Tacoma (USTIW) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Belfast and Seattle?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive into Tacoma (USTIW) around 67 days later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Belfast to Seattle takes around 17h 13m. Flights depart from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and arrive at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Belfast and Seattle?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by British Airways and the typical transit time is around 17h 13m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Seattle by cargo ship is 20,446 Nautical Miles (37,867 Kilometres / 23,529 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Belfast (GBBEL) and Tacoma (USTIW).

Question 7

What is the distance between Belfast to Seattle by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Seattle by air is around 8,215 Kilometres (5,104 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.98t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Belfast to Seattle. 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 Seattle?

Accepted Answer

514kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Belfast to Seattle. 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	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+7 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IRISHS5 / NIS → FAL1 / AEU2 → CMX6NWX / EPNW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
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