Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Melbourne to Belfast by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Melbourne and Belfast is 54 days 17h. Ships depart from Darwin (AUDRW) and arrive at Belfast (GBBEL) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Melbourne and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Darwin (AUDRW) and arrive into Belfast (GBBEL) around 54 days 17h later. These services are operated by COSCO.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Melbourne to Belfast by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Melbourne to Belfast takes around 1 day 10h. Flights depart from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and arrive at Belfast International Airport (BFS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Melbourne and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines and Singapore Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 10h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Melbourne and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Melbourne and Belfast. Cargo flights depart from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and arrive at Belfast International Airport (BFS) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 1 day 10h. Singapore Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Melbourne to Belfast by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Melbourne and Belfast by cargo ship is 14,544 Nautical Miles (26,936 Kilometres / 16,737 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Darwin (AUDRW) and Belfast (GBBEL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Melbourne to Belfast by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Melbourne and Belfast by air is around 17,624 Kilometres (10,951 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Melbourne to Belfast by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.5t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Melbourne to Belfast. 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 Melbourne to Belfast?

Accepted Answer

866kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Melbourne to Belfast. 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
Etihad Airways	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A350-900+8 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+8 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ANL - PAX1 → AEU7 → NIS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
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