Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Anchorage to Colombo by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Anchorage and Colombo is 46 days 9h. Ships depart from Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Anchorage and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 46 days 9h later. These services are operated by MSC and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Anchorage to Colombo by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Anchorage to Colombo takes around 2 days 6h. Flights depart from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Anchorage and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air China and the typical transit time is around 2 days 6h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Anchorage and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Anchorage and Colombo. Cargo flights depart from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 2 days 6h. Air China operates Boeing 777 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Anchorage to Colombo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Anchorage and Colombo by cargo ship is 11,537 Nautical Miles (21,367 Kilometres / 13,277 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and Colombo (LKCMB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Anchorage to Colombo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Anchorage and Colombo by air is around 12,296 Kilometres (7,641 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Anchorage to Colombo by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.05t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Anchorage to Colombo. 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 Anchorage to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

537kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Anchorage to Colombo. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Air ChinaF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC UTMOST VIII+35 others
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	MAERSK SANTANA+49 others
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