Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chicago and Nantes is 51 days 9h. Ships depart from New York (USNYC) and arrive at Montoir-de-Bretagne (FRMTX) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chicago and Nantes?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from New York (USNYC) and arrive into Montoir-de-Bretagne (FRMTX) around 51 days 9h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chicago to Nantes takes around 15h 53m. Flights depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and arrive at Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chicago and Nantes?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Air France and the typical transit time is around 15h 53m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Chicago and Nantes. Cargo flights depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and arrive at Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 15h 53m. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Chicago to Nantes by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Nantes by cargo ship is 10,525 Nautical Miles (19,492 Kilometres / 12,112 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New York (USNYC) and Montoir-de-Bretagne (FRMTX).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chicago to Nantes by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Nantes by air is around 7,514 Kilometres (4,669 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.53t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chicago to Nantes. 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 Nantes?

Accepted Answer

565kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chicago to Nantes. 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
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Iberia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Air France	Daily	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8+3 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900+2 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
UMXAPL → EURAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Chicago to Nantes By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Chicago to Nantes by Air freight

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Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport

Closest airports

Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport

Chicago to Nantes by Container ship

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