Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Beirut to Philadelphia by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Beirut and Philadelphia is 43 days 6h. Ships depart from Beirut (LBBEY) and arrive at Philadelphia (USPHL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Beirut and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Beirut (LBBEY) and arrive into Philadelphia (USPHL) around 43 days 6h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Beirut to Philadelphia by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Beirut to Philadelphia takes around 19hrs. Flights depart from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and arrive at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Beirut and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, Air France, SAS, EgyptAir, LOT, SAS, Lufthansa, Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 19hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Beirut and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Beirut and Philadelphia. Cargo flights depart from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 19hrs. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Beirut to Philadelphia by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Beirut and Philadelphia by cargo ship is 7,349 Nautical Miles (13,610 Kilometres / 8,457 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Beirut (LBBEY) and Philadelphia (USPHL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Beirut to Philadelphia by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Beirut and Philadelphia by air is around 9,077 Kilometres (5,640 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Beirut to Philadelphia by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.52t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Beirut to Philadelphia. 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 Beirut to Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

417kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Beirut to Philadelphia. 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
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+7 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+3 others
SAS	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+1 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
LOT	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
SAS	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+4 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Levante Express → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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