Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Manila to Chicago by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Manila and Chicago is 33 days 15h. Ships depart from Manila (PHMNL) and arrive at Baltimore (USBAL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Manila and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Manila (PHMNL) and arrive into Baltimore (USBAL) around 33 days 15h later. These services are operated by ZIM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Manila to Chicago by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Manila to Chicago takes around 21h 44m. Flights depart from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Manila and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) depart every 1-2 hours. These flights are serviced by Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, All Nippon Airways, Korean Air, United Airlines, Air France, Emirates, EVA Air, Asiana Airlines, Suparna Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Cathay Pacific and China Airlines and the typical transit time is around 21h 44m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Manila and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Manila and Chicago. Cargo flights depart from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 21h 44m. Suparna Airlines and China Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Manila to Chicago by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Manila and Chicago by cargo ship is 12,675 Nautical Miles (23,474 Kilometres / 14,586 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Manila (PHMNL) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Manila to Chicago by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Manila and Chicago by air is around 13,135 Kilometres (8,161 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Manila to Chicago by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.41t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Manila to Chicago. 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 Manila to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

651kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Manila to Chicago. 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
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900 (winglets)+5 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Air France	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
EVA Air	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+3 others
Asiana Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Suparna AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737 Freighter+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others
China AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CP1 → ZXB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
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