Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Christchurch to Bangkok by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Christchurch and Bangkok is 23 days 12h. Ships depart from Lyttelton (NZLYT) and arrive at Laem Chabang (THLCH) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Christchurch and Bangkok?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Lyttelton (NZLYT) and arrive into Laem Chabang (THLCH) around 23 days 12h later. These services are operated by COSCO.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Christchurch to Bangkok by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Christchurch to Bangkok takes around 19h 6m. Flights depart from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Christchurch and Bangkok?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Jetstar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Qantas and the typical transit time is around 19h 6m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Christchurch and Bangkok?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Christchurch and Bangkok. Cargo flights depart from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 19h 6m. Qantas operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Christchurch to Bangkok by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Christchurch and Bangkok by cargo ship is 6,805 Nautical Miles (12,603 Kilometres / 7,831 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Lyttelton (NZLYT) and Sriracha (THSRI).

Question 7

What is the distance between Christchurch to Bangkok by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Christchurch and Bangkok by air is around 9,756 Kilometres (6,062 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Christchurch to Bangkok by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.62t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Christchurch to Bangkok. 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 Christchurch to Bangkok?

Accepted Answer

467kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Christchurch to Bangkok. 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
Jetstar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
QantasFreighter	Daily	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JKN → AAA1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Pacifica NZ1 → NAT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Swire
Pacifica NZ1 → NAT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Swire
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Christchurch to Bangkok By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Christchurch to Bangkok by Air freight

Quickest air route

Christchurch International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport

Christchurch to Bangkok by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Lyttelton to Laem Chabang

Closest seaports

Lyttelton to Sriracha

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