Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Madrid and London is 2 days 2h. Ships depart from Bilbao (ESBIO) and arrive at Tilbury (GBTIL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Madrid and London?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Bilbao (ESBIO) and arrive into Tilbury (GBTIL) around 2 days 2h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Madrid to London by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Madrid to London takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at London City Airport (LCY).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Madrid and London?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and London City Airport (LCY) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by British Airways and the typical transit time is around 2h 20m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Madrid and London. Cargo flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 2h 23m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Madrid to London by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Madrid and London by cargo ship is 1,722 Nautical Miles (3,189 Kilometres / 1,982 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Valencia (ESVLC) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Madrid to London by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Madrid and London by air is around 1,259 Kilometres (783 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and London City Airport (LCY).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

216kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Madrid to London. 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 Madrid to London?

Accepted Answer

161kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Madrid to London. 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
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWUK / SCUK	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Israel Express / ZNI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
IMX / ME11 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MGX / TA11 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
COSCO - MWAX \| OOCL - MWAX → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Levante Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
L65 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Med Canadian → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AES → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
COSCO - MWAX \| OOCL - MWAX → ME2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IMX → ECX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
L65 → ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MEDGULF → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MGX → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
West Med to Red Sea → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IMX / ME11 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IMX / ME11 → EME / SLB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MGX / TA11 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
WM1 → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Himalaya → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Himalaya → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WM1 / E07 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
West Med to Red Sea → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to Red Sea → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ESC → NWC MOR WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MAROC → NWC MOR WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
L65 → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Med Canadian → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MEDGULF → NWC to SAEC - String I	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IMX / ME11 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Madrid to London By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Madrid to London by Air freight

Quickest air route

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London City Airport

Cargo flights

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Madrid to London by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Bilbao to Tilbury

Closest seaports

Valencia to London Gateway Port

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