Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Anchorage to London by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Anchorage and London is 15 days 16h. 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 Anchorage and London?

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 16h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Anchorage to London by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Anchorage to London takes around 18h 27m. Flights depart from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Anchorage and London?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) 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 18h 27m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Anchorage and London?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Anchorage and London. Cargo flights depart from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 18h 27m. FedEx and FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Anchorage to London by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Anchorage and London by cargo ship is 5,005 Nautical Miles (9,269 Kilometres / 5,760 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Houston (USHOU) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Anchorage to London by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Anchorage and London by air is around 10,924 Kilometres (6,788 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Anchorage to London by sea?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

360kg CO₂ is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Anchorage to London. 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 777-200F Freighter
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing (Douglas) MD-11 Freighter+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AL4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
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