Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Lyon and Cardiff is 11h 15m. Ships depart from Le Havre (FRLEH) and arrive at Southampton (GBSOU) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Lyon and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Le Havre (FRLEH) and arrive into Southampton (GBSOU) around 11h 15m later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Lyon to Cardiff takes around 9hrs. Flights depart from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and arrive at Cardiff International Airport (CWL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Lyon and Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Cardiff International Airport (CWL) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by KLM and Aer Lingus and the typical transit time is around 9hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lyon and Cardiff by cargo ship is 107 Nautical Miles (199 Kilometres / 124 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Le Havre (FRLEH) and Southampton (GBSOU).

Question 7

What is the distance between Lyon to Cardiff by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lyon and Cardiff by air is around 1,300 Kilometres (807 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Cardiff International Airport (CWL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

27kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Lyon to Cardiff. 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 Lyon to Cardiff?

Accepted Answer

132kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Lyon to Cardiff. 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 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
Aer Lingus	Daily	Airbus A320
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AL4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
IPAK / NWC-KAP/DJI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, SCI, WEC
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