Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Douala and Bristol is 11 days 22h. Ships depart from Douala (CMDLA) and arrive at Portsmouth (GBPME) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Douala and Bristol?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Douala (CMDLA) and arrive into Portsmouth (GBPME) around 11 days 22h later. These services are operated by Africa Express.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Douala to Bristol takes around 14h 6m. Flights depart from Douala International Airport (DLA) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Douala and Bristol?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Douala International Airport (DLA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air Algerie, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways and RwandAir and the typical transit time is around 14h 6m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Douala and Bristol by cargo ship is 5,570 Nautical Miles (10,316 Kilometres / 6,410 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Douala (CMDLA) and Southampton (GBSOU).

Question 7

What is the distance between Douala to Bristol by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Douala and Bristol by air is around 5,544 Kilometres (3,445 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Douala International Airport (DLA) and Birmingham International Airport (BHX).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

695kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Douala to Bristol. 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 Douala to Bristol?

Accepted Answer

285kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Douala to Bristol. 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
Air Algerie	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-600+3 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+3 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Kenya Airways	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190+1 others
RwandAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air France	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+6 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NN	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Africa Express
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MES → Euro-Med	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
MES → Euro Aegean 2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
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