Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Reykjavík and New York is 6 days 21h. Ships depart from Reykjavík (ISREY) and arrive at Portland (USPWM) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Reykjavík (ISREY) and arrive into Portland (USPWM) around 6 days 21h later. These services are operated by Royal Arctic.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Reykjavík to New York takes around 6hrs. Flights depart from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Reykjavík and New York?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and Icelandair and the typical transit time is around 6hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and New York by cargo ship is 2,288 Nautical Miles (4,238 Kilometres / 2,634 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Reykjavík (ISREY) and Portland (USPWM).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and New York by air is around 4,168 Kilometres (2,590 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

499kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Reykjavík to New York. 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 York?

Accepted Answer

273kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Reykjavík to New York. 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
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)
Icelandair	Daily	Boeing 737MAX 8
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GRN / EIM - GRN	Direct	1-2 times a week	Royal Arctic, Eimskip
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