Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Helsinki to Detroit by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Helsinki and Detroit is 20 days 11h. Ships depart from Helsinki (FIHEL) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Helsinki and Detroit?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Helsinki (FIHEL) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 20 days 11h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Helsinki to Detroit by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Helsinki to Detroit takes around 16hrs. Flights depart from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Helsinki and Detroit?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Icelandair, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 16hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Helsinki and Detroit?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Helsinki and Detroit by cargo ship is 4,221 Nautical Miles (7,818 Kilometres / 4,858 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Helsinki (FIHEL) and Montreal (CAMTR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Helsinki to Detroit by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Helsinki and Detroit by air is around 6,934 Kilometres (4,309 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Helsinki to Detroit by sea?

Accepted Answer

779kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Helsinki to Detroit. 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 Helsinki to Detroit?

Accepted Answer

297kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Helsinki to Detroit. 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
Icelandair	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+6 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BAX → AL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BAX → AT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
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