Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Quito and Christchurch is 27 days 21h. Ships depart from Buenaventura (COBUN) and arrive at Lyttelton (NZLYT) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Quito and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Buenaventura (COBUN) and arrive into Lyttelton (NZLYT) around 27 days 21h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Quito to Christchurch takes around 4 days 4h. Flights depart from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and arrive at Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Quito and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by Emirates and the typical transit time is around 4 days 4h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Quito and Christchurch. Cargo flights depart from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and arrive at Christchurch International Airport (CHC) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 4 days 4h. Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Quito to Christchurch by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Quito and Christchurch by cargo ship is 9,034 Nautical Miles (16,731 Kilometres / 10,396 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Buenaventura (COBUN) and Lyttelton (NZLYT).

Question 7

What is the distance between Quito to Christchurch by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Quito and Christchurch by air is around 29,293 Kilometres (18,202 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.35t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Quito 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 Quito to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

901kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Quito 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
EmiratesFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AC3/TSN → Southern Star	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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