Question 1

How long does it take to send cargo from France to Switzerland by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from France to Switzerland takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and arrive at Zürich Airport (ZRH).

Question 2

How often do planes fly between France and Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air France, Swiss, Lufthansa, Lufthansa and Finnair and the typical transit time is around 1h 15m.

Question 3

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between France and Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between France and Switzerland. Cargo flights depart from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and arrive at Zürich Airport (ZRH) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 1h 15m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 4

How long does it take to ship cargo from France to Switzerland by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 7hrs to send cargo via road from France and Switzerland. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 5

What is the distance by road between France to Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

The distance between France and Switzerland by road is 667 Kilometres (415 Miles) and will typically take around 7hrs to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 6

What is the distance between France to Switzerland by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between France and Switzerland by air is around 477 Kilometres (296 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Zürich Airport (ZRH).

Question 7

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from France to Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

35kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from France to Switzerland. 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 France	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320
Swiss	Daily	Airbus A320+4 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+5 others
LufthansaFreighter	Every few hours	Airbus A320+6 others
Finnair	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	Every few hours	Airbus A320+6 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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