Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Istanbul and Christchurch is 60 days 21h. Ships depart from Mersin (TRMER) and arrive at Lyttelton (NZLYT) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Istanbul and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Mersin (TRMER) and arrive into Lyttelton (NZLYT) around 60 days 21h later. These services are operated by ONE.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Istanbul to Christchurch takes around 1 day 2h. Flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Istanbul and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Singapore Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 1 day 2h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Christchurch by cargo ship is 11,691 Nautical Miles (21,651 Kilometres / 13,453 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mersin (TRMER) and Lyttelton (NZLYT).

Question 7

What is the distance between Istanbul to Christchurch by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Christchurch by air is around 17,103 Kilometres (10,627 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.6t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Istanbul to Christchurch. 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 Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

635kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Istanbul to Christchurch. 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
Singapore Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MD3 → NZ1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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