Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Malta to United States by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Malta and United States is 45 days 3h. Ships depart from Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and arrive at Los Angeles (USLAX) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Malta and United States?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and arrive into Los Angeles (USLAX) around 45 days 3h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Malta to United States by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Malta to United States takes around 10h 20m. Flights depart from Malta International Airport (MLA) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Malta and United States?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Malta International Airport (MLA) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines, Air France, Lufthansa, Swiss, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, AirSERBIA, SAS, LOT and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 10h 20m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Malta and United States?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Malta and United States. Cargo flights depart from Malta International Airport (MLA) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 10h 20m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Malta to United States by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Malta and United States by cargo ship is 9,372 Nautical Miles (17,357 Kilometres / 10,785 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and Los Angeles (USLAX).

Question 7

What is the distance between Malta to United States by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Malta and United States by air is around 7,393 Kilometres (4,594 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Malta International Airport (MLA) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Malta to United States by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.34t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Malta to United States. 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 Malta to United States?

Accepted Answer

449kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Malta to United States. 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
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)
Air France	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A320+3 others
Lufthansa	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320neo+3 others
Swiss	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+4 others
Aer Lingus	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+7 others
AirSERBIA	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+1 others
SAS	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+1 others
LOT	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+5 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Aer Lingus	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CALEX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Malta International Airport to Bradley International Airport

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Malta Freeport to Los Angeles

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