Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Riga and Lyon is 15 days 2h. Ships depart from Riga (LVRIX) and arrive at Le Havre (FRLEH) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Riga and Lyon?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Riga to Lyon takes around 10h 51m. Flights depart from Riga International Airport (RIX) and arrive at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Riga and Lyon?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by British Airways, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 10h 51m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Riga and Lyon. Cargo flights depart from Riga International Airport (RIX) and arrive at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 10h 51m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Riga to Lyon by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 22h 33m to send cargo via road from Riga and Lyon. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Riga to Lyon by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Riga and Lyon by cargo ship is 1,767 Nautical Miles (3,272 Kilometres / 2,033 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Riga (LVRIX) and Le Havre (FRLEH).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Riga to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Riga and Lyon by road is 2,301 Kilometres (1,430 Miles) and will typically take around 22h 33m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Riga to Lyon by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Riga and Lyon by air is around 2,450 Kilometres (1,522 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

204kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Riga to Lyon. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Riga to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

180kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Riga to Lyon. 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	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a day	Road Feeder Service+7 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BAL04 → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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