Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Christchurch and Chicago is 35 days 14h. Ships depart from Lyttelton (NZLYT) and arrive at Philadelphia (USPHL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Christchurch and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Lyttelton (NZLYT) and arrive into Philadelphia (USPHL) around 35 days 14h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Christchurch to Chicago takes around 1 day 16h. Flights depart from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Christchurch and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Emirates and Qantas and the typical transit time is around 1 day 16h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Christchurch and Chicago. Cargo flights depart from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 16h. Qantas operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Christchurch to Chicago by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Christchurch and Chicago by cargo ship is 18,244 Nautical Miles (33,788 Kilometres / 20,995 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Lyttelton (NZLYT) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Christchurch to Chicago by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Christchurch and Chicago by air is around 25,723 Kilometres (15,983 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

6.58t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Christchurch to Chicago. 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 Chicago?

Accepted Answer

1.9t CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Christchurch to Chicago. 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
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
QantasFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SOUTHERN LOOP → Eagle	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JKN → AWE1 / ECC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Christchurch to Chicago By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Christchurch to Chicago by Air freight

Quickest air route

Christchurch International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Christchurch to Chicago by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Lyttelton to Philadelphia

Closest seaports

Lyttelton to Baltimore

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