Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Leipzig to Philadelphia by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Leipzig and Philadelphia is 11 days 5h. Ships depart from Hamburg (DEHAM) and arrive at Philadelphia (USPHL) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Leipzig and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Hamburg (DEHAM) and arrive into Philadelphia (USPHL) around 11 days 5h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Leipzig to Philadelphia by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Leipzig to Philadelphia takes around 7h 28m. Flights depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Leipzig and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by DHL and the typical transit time is around 7h 28m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Leipzig and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Leipzig and Philadelphia. Cargo flights depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 7h 28m. DHL operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Leipzig to Philadelphia by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Leipzig and Philadelphia by cargo ship is 3,686 Nautical Miles (6,826 Kilometres / 4,242 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Hamburg (DEHAM) and Philadelphia (USPHL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Leipzig to Philadelphia by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Leipzig and Philadelphia by air is around 7,948 Kilometres (4,939 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Dover Air Force Base (DOV).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Leipzig to Philadelphia by sea?

Accepted Answer

550kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Leipzig to Philadelphia. 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 Leipzig to Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

331kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Leipzig to Philadelphia. 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
DHLFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Kalitta AirFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Aer Lingus	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AL2	Direct	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Yang Ming
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