Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Latvia and United States is 25 days 23h. Ships depart from Riga (LVRIX) and arrive at Charleston (USCHS) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Latvia and United States?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Riga (LVRIX) and arrive into Charleston (USCHS) around 25 days 23h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Latvia to United States takes around 16h 50m. Flights depart from Riga International Airport (RIX) and arrive at Logan International Airport (BOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Latvia and United States?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Logan International Airport (BOS) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by British Airways, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 16h 50m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Latvia and United States. Cargo flights depart from Riga International Airport (RIX) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 18hrs. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Latvia to United States by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Latvia and United States by cargo ship is 4,902 Nautical Miles (9,079 Kilometres / 5,641 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Riga (LVRIX) and Charleston (USCHS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Latvia to United States by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Latvia and United States by air is around 6,938 Kilometres (4,311 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Riga International Airport (RIX) and Logan International Airport (BOS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

884kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Latvia to United States. 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 Latvia to United States?

Accepted Answer

455kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Latvia to United States. 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
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+3 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-900 (winglets)+3 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+6 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+7 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900 (winglets)+4 others
Finnair	Every 1-2 days	ATR 72+2 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+7 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BLX → Unity Bridge	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Latvia to United States By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Latvia to United States by Air freight

Quickest air route

Riga International Airport to Logan International Airport

Cargo flights

Riga International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Most frequent

Riga International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Latvia to United States by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Riga to Charleston

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