Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from London to Calgary by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between London and Calgary 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 London and Calgary?

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 London to Calgary by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from London to Calgary takes around 8h 52m. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Calgary International Airport (YYC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between London and Calgary?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by WestJet and the typical transit time is around 8h 52m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between London and Calgary?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between London and Calgary. Cargo flights depart from London Stansted Airport (STN) and arrive at Calgary International Airport (YYC) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 18h 20m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between London to Calgary by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between London and Calgary 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 London to Calgary by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between London and Calgary by air is around 7,023 Kilometres (4,364 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Calgary International Airport (YYC).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from London to Calgary by sea?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

228kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from London to Calgary. 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
WestJet	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F 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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