Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Chicago to Buenos Aires by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chicago and Buenos Aires is 22 days 18h. Ships depart from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive at Buenos Aires (ARBUE) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chicago and Buenos Aires?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive into Buenos Aires (ARBUE) around 22 days 18h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Chicago to Buenos Aires by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chicago to Buenos Aires takes around 17h 48m. Flights depart from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and arrive at Minister Pistarini International Airport (EZE).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chicago and Buenos Aires?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Minister Pistarini International Airport (EZE) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 17h 48m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Chicago and Buenos Aires?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Chicago and Buenos Aires. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Chicago to Buenos Aires by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Buenos Aires by cargo ship is 6,913 Nautical Miles (12,802 Kilometres / 7,955 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Philadelphia (USPHL) and Buenos Aires (ARBUE).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chicago to Buenos Aires by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Buenos Aires by air is around 9,042 Kilometres (5,619 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Chicago to Buenos Aires by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.28t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chicago to Buenos Aires. 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 Chicago to Buenos Aires?

Accepted Answer

381kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chicago to Buenos Aires. 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
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Avianca	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Avianca	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo
Flycana	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
Aeromexico	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+4 others
Iberia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+2 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 weeks	Road Feeder Service+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MSC - Empire \| ZIM - ZNS → TANGO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AA7 → SEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TA1 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AL2 → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TA2 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SEC / TANGO / HL - SEC \| ML - TANGO	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Asyad, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
RTWPAN / PAD → SAFRAN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Chicago to Buenos Aires By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Chicago to Buenos Aires by Air freight

Quickest air route

Chicago Midway International Airport to Minister Pistarini International Airport

Closest airports

Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jorge Newbery Airpark

Most frequent

Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minister Pistarini International Airport

Chicago to Buenos Aires by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Norfolk to Buenos Aires

Closest seaports

Philadelphia to Buenos Aires

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