Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Valletta and Belfast is 15 days 6h. Ships depart from Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and arrive at Belfast (GBBEL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Valletta and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and arrive into Belfast (GBBEL) around 15 days 6h later. These services are operated by ANL.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Valletta to Belfast takes around 18h 10m. Flights depart from Malta International Airport (MLA) and arrive at George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Valletta and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Malta International Airport (MLA) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Aer Lingus, Aer Lingus and Aer Lingus and the typical transit time is around 18h 10m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is the distance between Valletta to Belfast by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Valletta and Belfast by cargo ship is 3,677 Nautical Miles (6,811 Kilometres / 4,232 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and Belfast (GBBEL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Valletta to Belfast by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Valletta and Belfast by air is around 2,998 Kilometres (1,863 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Malta International Airport (MLA) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

621kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Valletta 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 Valletta to Belfast?

Accepted Answer

181kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Valletta 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
Aer Lingus	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
Aer Lingus	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
Aer Lingus	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Jet2	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Jet2	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Emirates	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NCLEVANT / NEX → Ireland 4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, ONE, BG Freight
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