Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Quito to Charleston by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Quito and Charleston is 5 days 19h. Ships depart from Guayaquil (ECGYE) and arrive at Miami (USMIA) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Quito and Charleston?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Guayaquil (ECGYE) and arrive into Miami (USMIA) around 5 days 19h later. These services are operated by Seaboard Marine and ZIM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Quito to Charleston by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Quito to Charleston takes around 12h 12m. Flights depart from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and arrive at Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Quito and Charleston?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 12h 12m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Quito and Charleston?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Quito and Charleston by cargo ship is 2,177 Nautical Miles (4,032 Kilometres / 2,506 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Guayaquil (ECGYE) and Miami (USMIA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Quito to Charleston by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Quito and Charleston by air is around 3,685 Kilometres (2,290 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Quito to Charleston by sea?

Accepted Answer

387kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Quito to Charleston. 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 Quito to Charleston?

Accepted Answer

165kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Quito to Charleston. 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
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757+3 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Seaboard Marine
ZCX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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