Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Sofia and Bucharest is 4 days 22h. Ships depart from Thessaloniki (GRSKG) and arrive at Constanta (ROCND) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Sofia and Bucharest?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Thessaloniki (GRSKG) and arrive into Constanta (ROCND) around 4 days 22h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Sofia to Bucharest takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Sofia Airport (SOF) and arrive at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Sofia and Bucharest?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Tarom, Lufthansa and LOT and the typical transit time is around 1hr.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Sofia and Bucharest. Cargo flights depart from Sofia Airport (SOF) and arrive at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 1hr. LOT operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 5hrs to send cargo via road from Sofia and Bucharest. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Sofia to Bucharest by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Sofia and Bucharest by cargo ship is 1,446 Nautical Miles (2,679 Kilometres / 1,664 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Thessaloniki (GRSKG) and Constanta (ROCND).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Sofia to Bucharest?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Sofia and Bucharest by road is 386 Kilometres (240 Miles) and will typically take around 5hrs to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Sofia to Bucharest by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Sofia and Bucharest by air is around 301 Kilometres (187 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

258kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Sofia to Bucharest. 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 Sofia to Bucharest?

Accepted Answer

26kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Sofia to Bucharest. 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
Tarom	Every 1-2 days	ATR 72
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+4 others
LOTFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Line B3	Direct	2-4 times a week	MSC
Line B2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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