Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Finland to Latvia by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Finland and Latvia is 4 days 16h. Ships depart from Kotka (FIKTK) and arrive at Riga (LVRIX) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Finland and Latvia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Kotka (FIKTK) and arrive into Riga (LVRIX) around 4 days 16h later. These services are operated by DIAL and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Finland to Latvia by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Finland to Latvia takes around 1h 9m. Flights depart from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and arrive at Riga International Airport (RIX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Finland and Latvia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Riga International Airport (RIX) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Finnair, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and LOT and the typical transit time is around 1h 9m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Finland and Latvia?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Finland and Latvia. Cargo flights depart from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and arrive at Riga International Airport (RIX) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 1h 9m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Finland to Latvia by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 13h 58m to send cargo via road from Finland and Latvia. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Finland to Latvia by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Finland and Latvia by cargo ship is 846 Nautical Miles (1,567 Kilometres / 973 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Kotka (FIKTK) and Riga (LVRIX).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Finland to Latvia?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Finland and Latvia by road is 949 Kilometres (590 Miles) and will typically take around 13h 58m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Finland to Latvia by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Finland and Latvia by air is around 382 Kilometres (238 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Finland to Latvia by sea?

Accepted Answer

160kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Finland to Latvia. 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 Finland to Latvia?

Accepted Answer

39kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Finland to Latvia. 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
Finnair	Every few hours	ATR 72
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+5 others
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a day	Road Feeder Service+6 others
LOT	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+4 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PFX2	Direct	2-4 times a week	DIAL
FLX → BALT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Finland to Latvia By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Finland to Latvia by Air freight

Quickest air route

Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Riga International Airport

Finland to Latvia by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Kotka to Riga

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