Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Lille and Detroit is 18 days 2h. Ships depart from Dunkerque (FRDKK) and arrive at Philadelphia (USPHL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Lille and Detroit?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Dunkerque (FRDKK) and arrive into Philadelphia (USPHL) around 18 days 2h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Lille to Detroit takes around 8h 39m. Flights depart from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Lille and Detroit?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air France, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 8h 39m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Lille and Detroit. Cargo flights depart from Liège Airport (LGG) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 15h 45m. FedEx and FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Lille to Detroit by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lille and Detroit by cargo ship is 4,244 Nautical Miles (7,859 Kilometres / 4,883 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Dunkerque (FRDKK) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Lille to Detroit by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lille and Detroit by air is around 6,364 Kilometres (3,954 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Windsor Airport (YQG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.41t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Lille to Detroit. 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 Lille to Detroit?

Accepted Answer

320kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Lille to Detroit. 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
Air France	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+4 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
FedExFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC To WAF → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC To WAF → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Lille to Detroit By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Lille to Detroit by Air freight

Quickest air route

Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Closest airports

Brussels Airport to Windsor Airport

Cargo flights

Liège Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Lille to Detroit by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Dunkerque to Philadelphia

Closest seaports

Dunkerque to Baltimore

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