Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Auckland to London by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Auckland and London is 71 days 12h. Ships depart from Auckland (NZAKL) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Auckland and London?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Auckland (NZAKL) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 71 days 12h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Auckland to London by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Auckland to London takes around 1 day 4h. Flights depart from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Auckland and London?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by American Airlines, United Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and Qantas and the typical transit time is around 1 day 4h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Auckland and London?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Auckland and London. Cargo flights depart from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 1 day 4h. Singapore Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Auckland to London by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Auckland and London by cargo ship is 19,148 Nautical Miles (35,461 Kilometres / 22,035 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Auckland (NZAKL) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Auckland to London by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Auckland and London by air is around 19,636 Kilometres (12,201 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Auckland to London by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.91t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Auckland to London. 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 Auckland to London?

Accepted Answer

962kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Auckland to London. 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
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+4 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Cathay Pacific	Daily	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Qantas	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Boeing 787-9+2 others
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+2 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PCX / PS1ANL / OL1 → NEWMO / AES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, ANL, MSC
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