Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Los Angeles to Sydney by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Los Angeles and Sydney is 29 days 13h. Ships depart from Los Angeles (USLAX) and arrive at Sydney (AUSYD) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Los Angeles and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Los Angeles (USLAX) and arrive into Sydney (AUSYD) around 29 days 13h later. These services are operated by ANL, CMA CGM, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Los Angeles to Sydney by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Los Angeles to Sydney takes around 1 day 22h. Flights depart from Ontario International Airport (ONT) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Los Angeles and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Ontario International Airport (ONT) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Hawaiian Airlines, UPS Airlines and China Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 22h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Los Angeles and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Los Angeles and Sydney. Cargo flights depart from Ontario International Airport (ONT) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 22h. UPS Airlines operates Boeing 747-8F Freighter and Boeing 747-400 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Los Angeles to Sydney by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Los Angeles and Sydney by cargo ship is 7,182 Nautical Miles (13,301 Kilometres / 8,265 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Los Angeles (USLAX) and Sydney (AUSYD).

Question 7

What is the distance between Los Angeles to Sydney by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Los Angeles and Sydney by air is around 12,498 Kilometres (7,766 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bob Hope Airport (BUR) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Los Angeles to Sydney by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.37t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Los Angeles to Sydney. 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 Los Angeles to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

725kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Los Angeles to Sydney. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Hawaiian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+1 others
UPS AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
China Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
American Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER
Fiji Airways	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Air New Zealand	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Hawaiian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Road Feeder Service+6 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
QantasF	Daily	BAE Systems 146-300 Freighter+8 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
ANL	Every 2-4 weeks	ANL WARRNAMBOOL
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM SEATTLE+1 others
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	CAP JACKSON+4 others
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 2-4 weeks	Seattle Express+1 others

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