Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Lima to Christchurch by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Lima and Christchurch is 36 days 10h. Ships depart from Puerto Bolivar (ECPBO) and arrive at Timaru (NZTIU) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Lima and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Puerto Bolivar (ECPBO) and arrive into Timaru (NZTIU) around 36 days 10h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Lima to Christchurch by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Lima to Christchurch takes around 2 days 5h. Flights depart from Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and arrive at Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Lima and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) depart n/a. These flights are serviced by  and the typical transit time is around 2 days 5h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Lima and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is the distance between Lima to Christchurch by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lima and Christchurch by cargo ship is 8,960 Nautical Miles (16,594 Kilometres / 10,311 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Paita (PEPAI) and Timaru (NZTIU).

Question 7

What is the distance between Lima to Christchurch by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lima and Christchurch by air is around 12,885 Kilometres (8,006 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Maersk	1-2 times a week	LEDA MAERSK+19 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Maersk	1-2 times a week	JENS MAERSK+13 others
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