Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chicago and Lima is 17 days 20h. Ships depart from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive at Guayaquil (ECGYE) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chicago and Lima?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive into Guayaquil (ECGYE) around 17 days 20h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chicago to Lima takes around 1 day 16h. Flights depart from South Bend Regional Airport (SBN) and arrive at Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chicago and Lima?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between South Bend Regional Airport (SBN) and Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 16h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Chicago to Lima by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 5 days 1h to send cargo via road from Chicago and Lima. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Chicago to Lima by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Lima by cargo ship is 4,471 Nautical Miles (8,280 Kilometres / 5,145 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Philadelphia (USPHL) and Port of Callao (PECLL).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Chicago to Lima?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Lima by road is 6,090 Kilometres (3,784 Miles) and will typically take around 5 days 1h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Chicago to Lima by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Lima by air is around 6,595 Kilometres (4,098 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

581kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chicago to Lima. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Chicago to Lima?

Accepted Answer

116kg - 527kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chicago to Lima. 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
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a week	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Copa Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 757+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Aeromexico	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
Volaris	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320neo+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-900+5 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	AS ANNE+13 others
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC VITA+16 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
ZIM	Every 2-4 weeks	OPHELIA+4 others
Safmarine	Every 2-4 weeks	EM SPETSES
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 1-2 weeks	AS ANNE+24 others
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 2-4 weeks	BASLE EXPRESS+17 others
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Chicago to Lima By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Chicago to Lima by Air freight

Quickest air route

South Bend Regional Airport to Jorge Chávez International Airport

Closest airports

Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jorge Chávez International Airport

Chicago to Lima by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Norfolk to Guayaquil

Closest seaports

Philadelphia to Port of Callao

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Norfolk to Port of Callao

Chicago to Lima by Road

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