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

The shortest shipping time by sea between London and Charleston is 15 days 17h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Charleston (USCHS) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between London and Charleston?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Charleston (USCHS) around 15 days 17h later. These services are operated by MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

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

The quickest flight from London to Charleston takes around 15h 59m. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Charleston International Airport (CHS).

How often do planes fly between London and Charleston?

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 15h 59m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between London and Charleston. Cargo flights depart from London Stansted Airport (STN) and arrive at Charleston International Airport (CHS) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 16h 10m. FedEx operates on this route.

What is the distance between London to Charleston by ship?

The distance between London and Charleston by cargo ship is 4,813 Nautical Miles (8,914 Kilometres / 5,539 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tilbury (GBTIL) and Charleston (USCHS).

What is the distance between London to Charleston by air?

The distance between London and Charleston by air is around 6,583 Kilometres (4,091 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

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

1.5t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from London 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from London to Charleston?

380kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from London 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.

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London to Charleston By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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London to Charleston by Air freight

The quickest way to get from London to Charleston by plane will take about 15h 59m and departs from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives into Charleston International Airport (CHS). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. American Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Charleston International Airport

Departs from

LHR

Departs from

CHS

15h 59m: 1-2 times a day

6,583 km
4,091 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

380kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 767-300+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+5 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+7 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 767-400+4 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777+2 others

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Cargo flights

London Stansted Airport to Charleston International Airport

Departs from

STN

Departs from

CHS

16h 10m: 1-2 times a week

7,990 km
4,965 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

530kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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London to Charleston by Container ship

The quickest way to get from London to Charleston by ship will take about 15 days 17h and departs from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrives into Charleston (USCHS). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Charleston

Port of loading

GBLGP

Port of loading

USCHS

15 days 17h: Every 1-2 weeks

8,083 km
5,022 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

662kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Albatros → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE4 / AE5 → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - Levante Express → AL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SWX → AL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IEX / ME2 → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NEFGUI → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AL1 / TA3 → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ECX → → AL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NWC to SAF → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → NWC to SAEC - String I → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → NWC to SAEC - String I → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AES → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ME1 → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ECUKS6 → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC To WAF → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AE1 → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
PCRFXL → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → LIBERTY	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
IOS / ME1 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SRX → AT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AES → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC To WAF → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AES → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → NWC to SAEC - String I → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → NWC to SAEC - String I → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Albatros → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Closest seaports

Tilbury to Charleston

Port of loading

GBTIL

Port of loading

USCHS

25 days 22h: Every 1-2 weeks

8,914 km
5,539 mi.

1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.5t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EME / SLB → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
PGE → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3 → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
LEX → AT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EUROMAR → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BALT2 → LIBERTY	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
EME / SLB → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EURAF1 → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3 → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Most frequent

Southampton to Charleston

Port of loading

GBSOU

Port of loading

USCHS

16 days 3h: 2-4 times a week

7,531 km
4,680 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

487kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SVC1	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Wallenius Wilhelmsen
AL3 / TA2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AL3 / TA2	Direct	N/A	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 / AL2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, ONE, CMA CGM, OOCL, Yang Ming
CAX → TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CALFB / ELSA / AL5 / ATW → LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO, OOCL, Yang Ming
Griffin → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Griffin → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IBC → AT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FP2 → AT1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
SAFRAN1 → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / AT3 / ATG → LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ONE, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BGS01 → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IOX / ISE → AT1 / AL2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ONE, Yang Ming
Griffin → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Griffin → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Air Freight

15h 59m, 1-2 times a day

380kg CO₂e

Container Ship

15 days 17h, Every 1-2 weeks

662kg CO₂e

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London to Charleston By Air freight, Container ship or Road

London to Charleston by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Charleston International Airport

Cargo flights

London Stansted Airport to Charleston International Airport

London to Charleston by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Charleston

Closest seaports

Tilbury to Charleston

Most frequent

Southampton to Charleston

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