Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Bristol to Addis Ababa by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Bristol and Addis Ababa is 56 days 20h. Ships depart from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive at Djibouti (DJJIB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Bristol and Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive into Djibouti (DJJIB) around 56 days 20h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Bristol to Addis Ababa by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Bristol to Addis Ababa takes around 7h 39m. Flights depart from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Bristol and Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 7h 39m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Bristol and Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bristol and Addis Ababa by cargo ship is 14,204 Nautical Miles (26,305 Kilometres / 16,345 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Southampton (GBSOU) and Djibouti (DJJIB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Bristol to Addis Ababa by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bristol and Addis Ababa by air is around 6,298 Kilometres (3,914 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Bristol to Addis Ababa by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.54t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Bristol to Addis Ababa. 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 Bristol to Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

339kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Bristol to Addis Ababa. 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
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EPIC / EPIC3 → BIGEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
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London Gatwick Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

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