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San José to Christchurch By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from San José, Costa Rica to Christchurch, New Zealand by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

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San José to Christchurch

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Air Freight

1 day 2h, Every 1-2 weeks

380kg CO₂e

Container Ship

53 days 14h, Every 1-2 weeks

2.86t CO₂e
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San José to Christchurch by Air freight

The quickest way to get from San José to Christchurch by plane will take about 1 day 2h and departs from Guanacaste Airport (LIR) and arrives into Christchurch International Airport (CHC). There are flights departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. United Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest air route

Guanacaste Airport to Christchurch International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

1 day 2h
Every 1-2 weeks
15,910 km
9,886 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

380kg CO₂e

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: UAUnited Airlines
Every 1-2 weeksBoeing 737MAX 8+1 others
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San José to Christchurch by Container ship

The quickest way to get from San José to Christchurch by ship will take about 53 days 14h and departs from Moin (CRPMN) and arrives into Port Chalmers (NZPOE). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Moin to Port Chalmers

Port of loading

Port of loading

53 days 14h
Every 1-2 weeks
27,703 km
17,214 mi.
2 transfers
7 stops

Estimated emissions

2.86t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MAEUNAE → CLX → OC1
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
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