Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Malmö to Seattle by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Malmö and Seattle is 55 days 12h. Ships depart from Arhus (DKAAR) and arrive at Tacoma (USTIW) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Malmö and Seattle?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Arhus (DKAAR) and arrive into Tacoma (USTIW) around 55 days 12h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Malmö to Seattle by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Malmö to Seattle takes around 17h 16m. Flights depart from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and arrive at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Malmö and Seattle?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Icelandair, Lufthansa, Air France, Air Canada, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 17h 16m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Malmö and Seattle?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Malmö and Seattle. Cargo flights depart from Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX) and arrive at Boeing Field King County International Airport (BFI) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 2h. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Malmö to Seattle by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Malmö and Seattle by cargo ship is 20,358 Nautical Miles (37,704 Kilometres / 23,428 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Arhus (DKAAR) and Tacoma (USTIW).

Question 7

What is the distance between Malmö to Seattle by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Malmö and Seattle by air is around 10,802 Kilometres (6,712 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX) and Boeing Field King County International Airport (BFI).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Malmö to Seattle by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.41t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Malmö to Seattle. 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 Malmö to Seattle?

Accepted Answer

563kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Malmö to Seattle. 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
Icelandair	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+4 others
Air France	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+5 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+6 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AE5 → TPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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Malmö to Seattle by Air freight

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Copenhagen Kastrup Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

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Malmö Sturup Airport to Boeing Field King County International Airport

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Arhus to Tacoma

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