Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Birmingham to Chittagong by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Birmingham and Chittagong is 30 days 1h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Chittagong (BDCGP) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Birmingham and Chittagong?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Chittagong (BDCGP) around 30 days 1h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, ONE and Yang Ming.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Birmingham to Chittagong by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Birmingham to Chittagong takes around 16h 40m. Flights depart from East Midlands Airport (EMA) and arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Birmingham and Chittagong?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Silk Way West Airlines and the typical transit time is around 16h 40m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Birmingham and Chittagong?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Birmingham and Chittagong. Cargo flights depart from East Midlands Airport (EMA) and arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 16h 40m. Silk Way West Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Birmingham to Chittagong by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Birmingham and Chittagong by cargo ship is 13,615 Nautical Miles (25,216 Kilometres / 15,668 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Southampton (GBSOU) and Chittagong (BDCGP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Birmingham to Chittagong by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Birmingham and Chittagong by air is around 8,234 Kilometres (5,117 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Birmingham to Chittagong by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.57t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Birmingham to Chittagong. 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 Birmingham to Chittagong?

Accepted Answer

307kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Birmingham to Chittagong. 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
Silk Way West AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air India	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+4 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
Saudia	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Swan-Sentosa → CHITTAGONG	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
IPAK → CHITTAGONG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE4 → BAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE4 → SE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AEU6 → YCX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
FAL3 → BBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Birmingham to Chittagong By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Birmingham to Chittagong by Air freight

Quickest air route

East Midlands Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

Closest airports

Birmingham International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

Birmingham to Chittagong by Container ship

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London Gateway Port to Chittagong

Closest seaports

Southampton to Chittagong

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