Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Iceland to China by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Iceland and China is 37 days 15h. Ships depart from Reykjavík (ISREY) and arrive at Qingdao (CNQDG) with scheduled departures N/A.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Iceland and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart n/a from Reykjavík (ISREY) and arrive into Qingdao (CNQDG) around 37 days 15h later. These services are operated by .

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Iceland to China by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Iceland to China takes around 20h 22m. Flights depart from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Iceland and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 20h 22m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Iceland and China?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Iceland and China. Cargo flights depart from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 20h 22m. Lufthansa operates Boeing 777-200F Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Iceland to China by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Iceland and China by cargo ship is 12,121 Nautical Miles (22,448 Kilometres / 13,949 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Reykjavík (ISREY) and Qingdao (CNQDG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Iceland to China by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Iceland and China by air is around 10,189 Kilometres (6,331 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Iceland to China by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.59t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Iceland to China. 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 Iceland to China?

Accepted Answer

560kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Iceland to China. 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
LufthansaF	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
SAS	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Austrian Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320+2 others
LufthansaF	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+6 others
Finnair	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757-200+1 others

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