Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Istanbul to Atlanta by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Istanbul and Atlanta is 21 days 20h. Ships depart from Gemlik (TRGEM) and arrive at Savannah (USSAV) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Istanbul and Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Gemlik (TRGEM) and arrive into Savannah (USSAV) around 21 days 20h later. These services are operated by Arkas.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Istanbul to Atlanta by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Istanbul to Atlanta takes around 13h 50m. Flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Istanbul and Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways, Turkish Airlines and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 13h 50m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Istanbul and Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Istanbul and Atlanta. Cargo flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 13h 50m. Turkish Airlines and Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Istanbul to Atlanta by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Atlanta by cargo ship is 5,839 Nautical Miles (10,814 Kilometres / 6,719 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Gemlik (TRGEM) and Savannah (USSAV).

Question 7

What is the distance between Istanbul to Atlanta by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Atlanta by air is around 9,258 Kilometres (5,753 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Istanbul to Atlanta by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.26t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Istanbul to Atlanta. 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 Istanbul to Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

493kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Istanbul to Atlanta. 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
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+4 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+6 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
USA / TNE / USM	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Arkas, Turkon, Hapag-Lloyd
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