Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Liverpool to Vancouver by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Liverpool and Vancouver is 19 days 16h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Houston (USHOU) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Liverpool and Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Houston (USHOU) around 19 days 16h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Liverpool to Vancouver by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Liverpool to Vancouver takes around 17h 16m. Flights depart from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and arrive at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Liverpool and Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by KLM, Air France and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 17h 16m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Liverpool and Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Liverpool and Vancouver. Cargo flights depart from East Midlands Airport (EMA) and arrive at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 20h 29m. Cargojet Airways and Cargojet Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Liverpool to Vancouver by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Liverpool and Vancouver by cargo ship is 6,632 Nautical Miles (12,282 Kilometres / 7,631 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and Houston (USHOU).

Question 7

What is the distance between Liverpool to Vancouver by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Liverpool and Vancouver by air is around 8,203 Kilometres (5,097 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Liverpool to Vancouver by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.33t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Liverpool to Vancouver. 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 Liverpool to Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

335kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Liverpool to Vancouver. 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
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-900 (winglets)+4 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190+6 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321 Freighter+8 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+5 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190+2 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+3 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+4 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cargojet AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
Cargojet AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AL4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
RTWPAN → UMXAPL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
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Liverpool to Vancouver By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Liverpool to Vancouver by Air freight

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Birmingham International Airport to Vancouver International Airport

Closest airports

Manchester Airport to Vancouver International Airport

Cargo flights

East Midlands Airport to Vancouver International Airport

Liverpool to Vancouver by Container ship

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London Gateway Port to Houston

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