Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Dakar to Charleston by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dakar and Charleston is 15 days 12h. Ships depart from Nouakchott (MRNKC) and arrive at Charleston (USCHS) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Dakar and Charleston?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Nouakchott (MRNKC) and arrive into Charleston (USCHS) around 15 days 12h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Dakar to Charleston by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Dakar to Charleston takes around 17h 21m. Flights depart from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and arrive at Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Dakar and Charleston?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 17h 21m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Dakar and Charleston?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dakar and Charleston by cargo ship is 5,263 Nautical Miles (9,747 Kilometres / 6,057 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nouakchott (MRNKC) and Charleston (USCHS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Dakar to Charleston by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dakar and Charleston by air is around 7,193 Kilometres (4,469 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Dakar to Charleston by sea?

Accepted Answer

910kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dakar to Charleston. 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 Dakar to Charleston?

Accepted Answer

467kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dakar to Charleston. 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
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAF2 → MECL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
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