Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Christchurch and New Orleans is 67 days 2h. Ships depart from Lyttelton (NZLYT) and arrive at Mobile (USMOB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Christchurch and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Lyttelton (NZLYT) and arrive into Mobile (USMOB) around 67 days 2h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Christchurch to New Orleans takes around 23h 13m. Flights depart from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Christchurch and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 23h 13m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Christchurch and New Orleans by cargo ship is 18,718 Nautical Miles (34,667 Kilometres / 21,541 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Lyttelton (NZLYT) and Mobile (USMOB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Christchurch to New Orleans by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Christchurch and New Orleans by air is around 14,234 Kilometres (8,844 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.57t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Christchurch to New Orleans. 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 Christchurch to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

748kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Christchurch to New Orleans. 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	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 787-8+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Wallaby → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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