Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Christchurch and Santiago is 42 days 6h. Ships depart from Nelson (NZNSN) and arrive at San Antonio (CLSAI) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Christchurch and Santiago?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Nelson (NZNSN) and arrive into San Antonio (CLSAI) around 42 days 6h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Christchurch to Santiago takes around 21h 54m. Flights depart from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and arrive at Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Christchurch and Santiago?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Qantas and the typical transit time is around 21h 54m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Christchurch and Santiago by cargo ship is 17,626 Nautical Miles (32,643 Kilometres / 20,283 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port Chalmers (NZPOE) and San Antonio (CLSAI).

Question 7

What is the distance between Christchurch to Santiago by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Christchurch and Santiago by air is around 13,482 Kilometres (8,377 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

3.21t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Christchurch to Santiago. 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 Santiago?

Accepted Answer

650kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Christchurch to Santiago. 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
Qantas	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Noumea Express → OL2 → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Noumea Express → OL2 → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NZ1 → SX2 → ALCA - ABAC \| HL - CON \| ML - CONOSUR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Southern Star → A05 → AC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Southern Star → AE11 → CLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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Christchurch to Santiago By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Christchurch to Santiago by Air freight

Quickest air route

Christchurch International Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

Christchurch to Santiago by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Nelson to San Antonio

Closest seaports

Port Chalmers to San Antonio

Most frequent

Port Chalmers to Valparaiso

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