Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from San Diego to Bristol by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between San Diego and Bristol is 15 days 11h. Ships depart from Houston (USHOU) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between San Diego and Bristol?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Houston (USHOU) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 15 days 11h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from San Diego to Bristol by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from San Diego to Bristol takes around 16h 12m. Flights depart from San Diego International Airport (SAN) and arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between San Diego and Bristol?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and London Stansted Airport (STN) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by FedEx and FedEx and the typical transit time is around 16h 12m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between San Diego and Bristol?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between San Diego and Bristol. Cargo flights depart from San Diego International Airport (SAN) and arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 16h 12m. FedEx and FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between San Diego to Bristol by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between San Diego and Bristol by cargo ship is 5,312 Nautical Miles (9,837 Kilometres / 6,113 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Houston (USHOU) and Tilbury (GBTIL).

Question 7

What is the distance between San Diego to Bristol by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between San Diego and Bristol by air is around 9,122 Kilometres (5,668 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from San Diego to Bristol by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.05t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from San Diego to Bristol. 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 San Diego to Bristol?

Accepted Answer

413kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from San Diego to Bristol. 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
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+4 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+2 others
American Airlines	Daily	Airbus A321+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AL4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
→ HLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AL4 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ONE
VICTORY → HLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
VICTORY →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TA1 / NEUATL1 → AE6 / Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, MSC
TA1 → L02	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TA1 → ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TA1 → L02	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
VICTORY / EAG / EUG / ATG1 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen

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San Diego to Bristol By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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San Diego to Bristol by Air freight

Quickest air route

San Diego International Airport to London Stansted Airport

Closest airports

San Diego International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

San Diego to Bristol by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Houston to London Gateway Port

Closest seaports

Houston to Tilbury

Cargo flights

Houston to Felixstowe

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