Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between London and Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from London to Indianapolis takes around 15h 46m. Flights depart from London Stansted Airport (STN) and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between London and Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 15h 46m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between London and Indianapolis. Cargo flights depart from London Stansted Airport (STN) and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 15h 46m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between London to Indianapolis by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between London and Indianapolis by cargo ship is 11,220 Nautical Miles (20,779 Kilometres / 12,911 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tilbury (GBTIL) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 7

What is the distance between London to Indianapolis by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between London and Indianapolis by air is around 6,641 Kilometres (4,127 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

875kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from London to Indianapolis. 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 London to Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

364kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from London to Indianapolis. 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
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+4 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+1 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 767-300+5 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+5 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+4 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+5 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777+4 others
Virgin Atlantic	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-200+4 others
Air Canada	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+6 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE4 / AE5 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AE15 → TPX	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk
SE3 / AE15 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - NWC MOR WAF → TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NEFGUI → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SAECS → TPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ECX → AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - Israel Express \| ZIM - ZNI → AL2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IOS / ME1 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAX / SAECS → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IEX / ME2 → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - NWC MOR WAF → TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NEWMO → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SWX → AL1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
PCRFXL → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MSC - Israel Express \| ZIM - ZNI → AL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SRX → AT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ECX → AL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AE3 → TPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IOS / ME1 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE3 / AE3 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IOS / ME1 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IEX / ME2 → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - NWC MOR WAF → TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SWX → AL3	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - Israel Express \| ZIM - ZNI → AL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ECX → AL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3 → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CES → MED USA MEX SVC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
CES → NAWAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
CES → NAWAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
CES → NAWAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
CES → NAWAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC To WAF → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IOS / ME1 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AES → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAEC - String I → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Lion → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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London to Indianapolis By Air freight, Container ship or Road

London to Indianapolis by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Stansted Airport to Indianapolis International Airport

Closest airports

London Heathrow Airport to Indianapolis International Airport

London to Indianapolis by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Norfolk

Closest seaports

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Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Baltimore

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