Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Belfast and Sofia is 26 days 22h. Ships depart from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive at Thessaloniki (GRSKG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Belfast and Sofia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive into Thessaloniki (GRSKG) around 26 days 22h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Belfast to Sofia takes around 10h 34m. Flights depart from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and arrive at Sofia Airport (SOF).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Belfast and Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Sofia Airport (SOF) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by British Airways and the typical transit time is around 10h 34m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Sofia by cargo ship is 4,375 Nautical Miles (8,103 Kilometres / 5,035 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Belfast (GBBEL) and Thessaloniki (GRSKG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Belfast to Sofia by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Sofia by air is around 2,547 Kilometres (1,583 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

653kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Belfast to Sofia. 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 Sofia?

Accepted Answer

223kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Belfast to Sofia. 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	Airbus A320+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IRISHS5 → FEMEX1 → GTL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 → FEMEX1 → EGAL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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