Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Helsinki to Charleston by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Helsinki and Charleston is 29 days 4h. Ships depart from Kotka (FIKTK) and arrive at Charleston (USCHS) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Helsinki and Charleston?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Kotka (FIKTK) and arrive into Charleston (USCHS) around 29 days 4h later. These services are operated by ONE, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Helsinki to Charleston by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Helsinki to Charleston takes around 23h 37m. Flights depart from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Helsinki and Charleston?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines and UPS Airlines and the typical transit time is around 23h 37m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Helsinki and Charleston?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Helsinki and Charleston. Cargo flights depart from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and arrive at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 23h 37m. UPS Airlines and UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Helsinki to Charleston by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Helsinki and Charleston by cargo ship is 5,438 Nautical Miles (10,072 Kilometres / 6,258 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Kotka (FIKTK) and Charleston (USCHS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Helsinki to Charleston by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Helsinki and Charleston by air is around 9,327 Kilometres (5,796 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Helsinki to Charleston by sea?

Accepted Answer

980kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Helsinki to Charleston. 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 Helsinki to Charleston?

Accepted Answer

628kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Helsinki to Charleston. 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
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+3 others
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FI1 → AT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
BAL02 → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
BAL02 → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Savannah Hilton Head International Airport

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Kotka to Charleston

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