Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between New Zealand and United States is 11 days 7h. Ships depart from Tauranga (NZTRG) and arrive at Oakland (USOAK) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between New Zealand and United States?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Tauranga (NZTRG) and arrive into Oakland (USOAK) around 11 days 7h later. These services are operated by ANL, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from New Zealand to United States takes around 8h 14m. Flights depart from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrive at Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between New Zealand and United States?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Air New Zealand, Hawaiian Airlines, Qantas, Jetstar Airways, United Airlines, Korean Air and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 8h 14m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between New Zealand and United States. Cargo flights depart from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrive at Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 8h 14m. Korean Air operates Boeing 747-8F Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between New Zealand to United States by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Zealand and United States by cargo ship is 6,114 Nautical Miles (11,323 Kilometres / 7,036 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tauranga (NZTRG) and Oakland (USOAK).

Question 7

What is the distance between New Zealand to United States by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Zealand and United States by air is around 7,089 Kilometres (4,405 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL).

Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Air New Zealand	Daily	Boeing 787-9
Hawaiian Airlines	Daily	Airbus A330-200
Qantas	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300
Jetstar Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
Korean AirF	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
United Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
Air New Zealand	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER
Hawaiian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200
Fiji Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+1 others
Singapore Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a week	Airbus A350-1000+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
ANL	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM Dutch Harbor+2 others
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 2-4 weeks	Seattle Express
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	Mate
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