Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Auckland and Southampton is 64 days 23h. Ships depart from Auckland (NZAKL) and arrive at Southampton (GBSOU) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Auckland and Southampton?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Auckland (NZAKL) and arrive into Southampton (GBSOU) around 64 days 23h later. These services are operated by MSC, CMA CGM and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Auckland to Southampton 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 Southampton?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Auckland and Southampton. Cargo flights depart from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with departures 1-2 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 Southampton by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Auckland and Southampton by cargo ship is 17,888 Nautical Miles (33,128 Kilometres / 20,585 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Auckland (NZAKL) and Southampton (GBSOU).

Question 7

What is the distance between Auckland to Southampton by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Auckland and Southampton by air is around 19,147 Kilometres (11,897 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 Southampton by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.79t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Auckland to Southampton. 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 Southampton?

Accepted Answer

1.14t CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Auckland to Southampton. 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
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350+3 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Qantas	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350+2 others
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
OL1 → AES → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS1ANL → NEWMO → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
OL1 → Koala → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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