Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Anchorage and Reykjavík is 8 days 19h. Ships depart from Portland (USPWM) and arrive at Reykjavík (ISREY) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Anchorage and Reykjavík?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Portland (USPWM) and arrive into Reykjavík (ISREY) around 8 days 19h later. These services are operated by Eimskip.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Anchorage to Reykjavík takes around 17h 9m. Flights depart from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Anchorage and Reykjavík?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Alaska Airlines, Kalitta Air, China Southern Airlines, FedEx, Air China and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 17h 9m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Anchorage and Reykjavík. Cargo flights depart from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 17h 9m. Air China operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Anchorage to Reykjavík by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Anchorage and Reykjavík by cargo ship is 2,374 Nautical Miles (4,396 Kilometres / 2,731 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Portland (USPWM) and Reykjavík (ISREY).

Question 7

What is the distance between Anchorage to Reykjavík by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Anchorage and Reykjavík by air is around 8,146 Kilometres (5,062 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

643kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Anchorage to Reykjavík. 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 Reykjavík?

Accepted Answer

604kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Anchorage to Reykjavík. 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
Alaska Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900 (winglets)+4 others
Kalitta Air	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others
FedEx	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing (Douglas) MD-11 Freighter+1 others
Air ChinaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+5 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GRN	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Eimskip
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