Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Christchurch and Rome is 72 days 2h. Ships depart from Lyttelton (NZLYT) and arrive at Genoa (ITGOA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Christchurch and Rome?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Lyttelton (NZLYT) and arrive into Genoa (ITGOA) around 72 days 2h later. These services are operated by COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Christchurch to Rome takes around 1 day 5h. Flights depart from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and arrive at Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Christchurch and Rome?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qantas and the typical transit time is around 1 day 5h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Christchurch and Rome. 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 Christchurch to Rome by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Christchurch and Rome by cargo ship is 19,183 Nautical Miles (35,527 Kilometres / 22,076 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Lyttelton (NZLYT) and La Spezia (ITSPE).

Question 7

What is the distance between Christchurch to Rome by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Christchurch and Rome by air is around 18,476 Kilometres (11,480 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.37t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Christchurch to Rome. 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 Rome?

Accepted Answer

782kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Christchurch to Rome. 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
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Qantas	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JKN → NZS → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JKN → NZS → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Christchurch to Rome By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Christchurch to Rome by Air freight

Quickest air route

Christchurch International Airport to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

Christchurch to Rome by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Lyttelton to Genoa

Closest seaports

Lyttelton to La Spezia

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