Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from New York to Melbourne by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between New York and Melbourne is 38 days 19h. Ships depart from New York (USNYC) and arrive at Melbourne (AUMEL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between New York and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from New York (USNYC) and arrive into Melbourne (AUMEL) around 38 days 19h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from New York to Melbourne by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from New York to Melbourne takes around 1 day 4h. Flights depart from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and arrive at Melbourne International Airport (MEL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between New York and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by United Airlines, United Airlines, Air India, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 1 day 4h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between New York and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between New York and Melbourne. Cargo flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Melbourne International Airport (MEL) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 1 day 4h. Qantas and Cathay Pacific operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between New York to Melbourne by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between New York and Melbourne by cargo ship is 11,332 Nautical Miles (20,987 Kilometres / 13,041 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New York (USNYC) and Melbourne (AUMEL).

Question 7

What is the distance between New York to Melbourne by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between New York and Melbourne by air is around 16,871 Kilometres (10,483 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from New York to Melbourne by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.83t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from New York to Melbourne. 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 New York to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

621kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from New York to Melbourne. 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
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757-200+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757-200+2 others
Air India	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air New Zealand	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787+4 others
LATAM Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Philippine Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747+1 others
QantasFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+5 others
Cathay PacificFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RTWPAN / NASP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Marfret
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Newark Liberty International Airport to Melbourne International Airport

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