Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Bristol and Philadelphia is 11 days 4h. Ships depart from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive at Philadelphia (USPHL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Bristol and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive into Philadelphia (USPHL) around 11 days 4h later. These services are operated by ICL.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Bristol to Philadelphia takes around 7h 25m. Flights depart from East Midlands Airport (EMA) and arrive at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Bristol and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between East Midlands Airport (EMA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines and the typical transit time is around 7h 25m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Bristol and Philadelphia. Cargo flights depart from East Midlands Airport (EMA) and arrive at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 7h 25m. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Bristol to Philadelphia by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bristol and Philadelphia by cargo ship is 3,258 Nautical Miles (6,034 Kilometres / 3,749 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Southampton (GBSOU) and Philadelphia (USPHL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Bristol to Philadelphia by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bristol and Philadelphia by air is around 5,696 Kilometres (3,539 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

537kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Bristol to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

184kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Bristol to Philadelphia. 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
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777
United Airlines	Every few hours	Boeing 767-300
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TA1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ICL
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East Midlands Airport to Philadelphia International Airport

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London Heathrow Airport to Philadelphia International Airport

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