Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Reykjavík to New Orleans by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Reykjavík and New Orleans is 27 days. Ships depart from Reykjavík (ISREY) and arrive at Houston (USHOU) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Reykjavík and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Reykjavík (ISREY) and arrive into Houston (USHOU) around 27 days later. These services are operated by Eimskip.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Reykjavík to New Orleans by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Reykjavík to New Orleans takes around 19h 27m. Flights depart from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Reykjavík and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by British Airways and the typical transit time is around 19h 27m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Reykjavík and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and New Orleans by cargo ship is 6,717 Nautical Miles (12,441 Kilometres / 7,730 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Reykjavík (ISREY) and Houston (USHOU).

Question 7

What is the distance between Reykjavík to New Orleans by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and New Orleans by air is around 9,340 Kilometres (5,804 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.14t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Reykjavík to New Orleans. 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 Reykjavík to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

497kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Reykjavík to New Orleans. 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
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GRN → Canada → PR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Eimskip, Tropical, National Shipping
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