Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Norfolk to Christchurch by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Norfolk and Christchurch is 59 days. Ships depart from New York (USNYC) and arrive at Lyttelton (NZLYT) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Norfolk and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from New York (USNYC) and arrive into Lyttelton (NZLYT) around 59 days later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Norfolk to Christchurch by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Norfolk to Christchurch takes around 2 days 17h. Flights depart from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and arrive at Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Norfolk and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Emirates and the typical transit time is around 2 days 17h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Norfolk and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Norfolk and Christchurch. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Norfolk to Christchurch by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Christchurch by cargo ship is 14,048 Nautical Miles (26,016 Kilometres / 16,166 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New York (USNYC) and Lyttelton (NZLYT).

Question 7

What is the distance between Norfolk to Christchurch by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Christchurch by air is around 25,741 Kilometres (15,995 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Norfolk to Christchurch by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.15t - 2.24t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Norfolk to Christchurch. 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 Norfolk to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

1.78t CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Norfolk to Christchurch. 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
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 1-2 weeks	NORDPACIFIC+19 others
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