Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Boston to Christchurch by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Boston and Christchurch is 36 days 4h. Ships depart from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive at Lyttelton (NZLYT) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Boston and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive into Lyttelton (NZLYT) around 36 days 4h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Boston to Christchurch by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Boston to Christchurch takes around 1 day 2h. Flights depart from Logan International Airport (BOS) and arrive at Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Boston and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by United Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 1 day 2h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Boston and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Boston and Christchurch by cargo ship is 9,599 Nautical Miles (17,778 Kilometres / 11,047 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Philadelphia (USPHL) and Lyttelton (NZLYT).

Question 7

What is the distance between Boston to Christchurch by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Boston and Christchurch by air is around 15,507 Kilometres (9,635 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Boston to Christchurch by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.8t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Boston to Christchurch. 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 Boston to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

751kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Boston to Christchurch. 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
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 757-200+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
OC1 → Southern Star	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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