Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Helsinki to Lyon by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Helsinki and Lyon is 19 days 15h. Ships depart from Kotka (FIKTK) and arrive at Sete (FRSET) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Helsinki and Lyon?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Kotka (FIKTK) and arrive into Sete (FRSET) around 19 days 15h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Helsinki to Lyon by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Helsinki to Lyon takes around 9h 46m. Flights depart from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and arrive at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Helsinki and Lyon?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by SAS, Lufthansa, KLM, LOT and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 9h 46m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Helsinki and Lyon?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Helsinki and Lyon. Cargo flights depart from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and arrive at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 9h 46m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Helsinki to Lyon by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 11h to send cargo via road from Helsinki and Lyon. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Helsinki to Lyon by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Helsinki and Lyon by cargo ship is 3,606 Nautical Miles (6,679 Kilometres / 4,150 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Kotka (FIKTK) and Marseille (FRMRS).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Helsinki to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Helsinki and Lyon by road is 3,250 Kilometres (2,020 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 11h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Helsinki to Lyon by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Helsinki and Lyon by air is around 2,116 Kilometres (1,315 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Helsinki to Lyon by sea?

Accepted Answer

516kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Helsinki to Lyon. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Helsinki to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

184kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Helsinki to Lyon. 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
SAS	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320neo+4 others
Lufthansa	Daily	Airbus A320neo+4 others
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-900 (winglets)+3 others
LOT	1-2 times a week	Road Feeder Service+2 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Road Feeder Service+6 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BAL02 → Levante Express → Spain to/from Mauritania and Senegal	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BAL02 → Levante Express → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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