Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Halifax to Nuuk by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Halifax and Nuuk is 19 days 11h. Ships depart from Halifax (CAHAL) and arrive at Nuuk (GLGOH) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Halifax and Nuuk?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Halifax (CAHAL) and arrive into Nuuk (GLGOH) around 19 days 11h later. These services are operated by Eimskip.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Halifax to Nuuk by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Halifax to Nuuk takes around 1 day 12h. Flights depart from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and arrive at Kulusuk Airport (KUS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Halifax and Nuuk?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Kulusuk Airport (KUS) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Icelandair and the typical transit time is around 1 day 12h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Halifax and Nuuk?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Halifax and Nuuk. 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 Halifax to Nuuk by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Halifax and Nuuk by cargo ship is 3,231 Nautical Miles (5,983 Kilometres / 3,718 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Halifax (CAHAL) and Nuuk (GLGOH).

Question 7

What is the distance between Halifax to Nuuk by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Halifax and Nuuk by air is around 4,735 Kilometres (2,942 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Nuuk Airport (GOH).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Halifax to Nuuk by sea?

Accepted Answer

662kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Halifax to Nuuk. 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 Halifax to Nuuk?

Accepted Answer

104kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Halifax to Nuuk. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Icelandair	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Icelandair	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
More Details	See more details, carrier information, schedules and estimated emissions

Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Eimskip	Every 2-4 weeks	BAKKAFOSS+4 others
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