Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Christchurch and Quito is 21 days 11h. Ships depart from Lyttelton (NZLYT) and arrive at Paita (PEPAI) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Christchurch and Quito?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Lyttelton (NZLYT) and arrive into Paita (PEPAI) around 21 days 11h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Christchurch to Quito takes around 1 day 10h. Flights depart from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Christchurch and Quito?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by United Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 1 day 10h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Christchurch and Quito. Cargo flights depart from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 10h. Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Christchurch to Quito by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Christchurch and Quito by cargo ship is 7,112 Nautical Miles (13,172 Kilometres / 8,185 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Lyttelton (NZLYT) and Paita (PEPAI).

Question 7

What is the distance between Christchurch to Quito by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Christchurch and Quito by air is around 17,597 Kilometres (10,934 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.27t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Christchurch to Quito. 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 Quito?

Accepted Answer

916kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Christchurch to Quito. 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 787-8+3 others
EmiratesFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Road Feeder Service+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KIXANL → RTWPAN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ANZEX → RTWPAN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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