Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Auckland to Bilbao by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Auckland and Bilbao is 51 days 19h. Ships depart from Auckland (NZAKL) and arrive at Valencia (ESVLC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Auckland and Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Auckland (NZAKL) and arrive into Valencia (ESVLC) around 51 days 19h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Auckland to Bilbao by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Auckland to Bilbao takes around 1 day 4h. Flights depart from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Auckland and Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by American Airlines, Emirates, Air China, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 1 day 4h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Auckland and Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Auckland and Bilbao. Cargo flights depart from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 4h. Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Auckland to Bilbao by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Auckland and Bilbao by cargo ship is 18,234 Nautical Miles (33,770 Kilometres / 20,984 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Auckland (NZAKL) and Valencia (ESVLC).

Question 7

What is the distance between Auckland to Bilbao by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Auckland and Bilbao by air is around 19,661 Kilometres (12,217 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Auckland to Bilbao by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.24t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Auckland to Bilbao. 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 Auckland to Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

1.33t CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Auckland to Bilbao. 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
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KIXANL / NZS → MEX / AEM2 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
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