Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Detroit to Quito by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Detroit and Quito is 15 days 2h. Ships depart from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive at Buenaventura (COBUN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Detroit and Quito?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive into Buenaventura (COBUN) around 15 days 2h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Detroit to Quito by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Detroit to Quito takes around 1 day 21h. Flights depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Detroit and Quito?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) depart daily. These flights are serviced by United Airlines and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 21h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Detroit and Quito?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Detroit and Quito. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Detroit to Quito by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 3 days 23h to send cargo via road from Detroit and Quito. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Detroit to Quito by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Detroit and Quito by cargo ship is 4,346 Nautical Miles (8,048 Kilometres / 5,001 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Norfolk (USORF) and Guayaquil (ECGYE).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Detroit to Quito?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Detroit and Quito by road is 4,759 Kilometres (2,957 Miles) and will typically take around 3 days 23h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Detroit to Quito by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Detroit and Quito by air is around 4,837 Kilometres (3,006 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Detroit to Quito by sea?

Accepted Answer

530kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Detroit to Quito. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Detroit to Quito?

Accepted Answer

97kg - 256kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Detroit to Quito. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-700+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Daily	Boeing 737-900+10 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	AS ANNE+13 others
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 2-4 weeks	Alula Express+12 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	AS ANNE+13 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	SAFMARINE NOMAZWE+7 others
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM MUSCA+24 others
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 2-4 weeks	SAVANNAH EXPRESS+34 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Detroit to Quito By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Detroit to Quito by Air freight

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport

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Norfolk to Buenaventura

Closest seaports

Norfolk to Guayaquil

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