Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Riga and Sofia is 17 days. Ships depart from Klaipeda (LTKLJ) and arrive at Thessaloniki (GRSKG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Riga and Sofia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Klaipeda (LTKLJ) and arrive into Thessaloniki (GRSKG) around 17 days later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Riga to Sofia takes around 10h 40m. Flights depart from Riga International Airport (RIX) and arrive at Sofia Airport (SOF).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Riga and Sofia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Sofia Airport (SOF) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 10h 40m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Riga and Sofia. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 23h 16m to send cargo via road from Riga and Sofia. 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 Sofia by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Riga and Sofia by cargo ship is 3,892 Nautical Miles (7,209 Kilometres / 4,479 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Klaipeda (LTKLJ) and Thessaloniki (GRSKG).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Riga to Sofia?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Riga and Sofia by road is 2,300 Kilometres (1,429 Miles) and will typically take around 23h 16m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Riga to Sofia by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Riga and Sofia by air is around 2,245 Kilometres (1,395 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Sofia Airport (SOF).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

620kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Riga to Sofia. 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 Sofia?

Accepted Answer

190kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Riga to Sofia. 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
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
Lufthansa	Daily	Road Feeder Service+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BAL10 → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BAL08 → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service	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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