Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Reykjavík and Rotterdam is 2 days 19h. Ships depart from Reykjavík (ISREY) and arrive at Rotterdam (NLRTM) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Reykjavík and Rotterdam?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Reykjavík (ISREY) and arrive into Rotterdam (NLRTM) around 2 days 19h later. These services are operated by Eimskip.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Reykjavík to Rotterdam takes around 3h 10m. Flights depart from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Reykjavík and Rotterdam?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Transavia, Icelandair, flyCAA, British Airways, SAS, SAS, Finnair and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 3h 10m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Reykjavík and Rotterdam. Cargo flights depart from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and arrive at Brussels Airport (BRU) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 3h 17m. DHL operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Reykjavík to Rotterdam by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and Rotterdam by cargo ship is 1,225 Nautical Miles (2,269 Kilometres / 1,410 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Reykjavík (ISREY) and Rotterdam (NLRTM).

Question 7

What is the distance between Reykjavík to Rotterdam by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and Rotterdam by air is around 2,040 Kilometres (1,268 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

312kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Reykjavík to Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam?

Accepted Answer

133kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Reykjavík to Rotterdam. 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
Transavia	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Icelandair	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+2 others
flyCAA	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+3 others
SAS	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+2 others
SAS	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Finnair	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A321+5 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
DHLFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 757-200 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BLUE	Direct	2-4 times a week	Eimskip
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