Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from New Zealand to Spain by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between New Zealand and Spain is 45 days 12h. Ships depart from Marsden Point (NZMAP) and arrive at Bilbao (ESBIO) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between New Zealand and Spain?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Marsden Point (NZMAP) and arrive into Bilbao (ESBIO) around 45 days 12h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from New Zealand to Spain by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from New Zealand to Spain takes around 1 day 5h. Flights depart from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrive at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between New Zealand and Spain?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by United Airlines, Emirates, Air China, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines and Singapore Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 5h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between New Zealand and Spain?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between New Zealand and Spain. Cargo flights depart from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 6h. Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between New Zealand to Spain by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Zealand and Spain by cargo ship is 12,587 Nautical Miles (23,310 Kilometres / 14,484 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Marsden Point (NZMAP) and Bilbao (ESBIO).

Question 7

What is the distance between New Zealand to Spain by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Zealand and Spain by air is around 20,118 Kilometres (12,501 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from New Zealand to Spain by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.71t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from New Zealand to Spain. 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 New Zealand to Spain?

Accepted Answer

1.3t CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from New Zealand to Spain. 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
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
China Eastern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RTWPAN / PAD → WCC → NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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New Zealand to Spain By Air freight, Container ship or Road

New Zealand to Spain by Air freight

Quickest air route

Auckland International Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Cargo flights

Auckland International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

New Zealand to Spain by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Marsden Point to Bilbao

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