Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Norfolk and Sydney is 37 days 21h. Ships depart from New York (USNYC) and arrive at Brisbane (AUBNE) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Norfolk and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from New York (USNYC) and arrive into Brisbane (AUBNE) around 37 days 21h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Norfolk to Sydney takes around 2 days 8h. Flights depart from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Norfolk and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by United Airlines and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 2 days 8h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Norfolk and Sydney. Cargo flights depart from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and arrive at Melbourne International Airport (MEL) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 3 days 11h. Qatar Airways operates Boeing 777-200F Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Norfolk to Sydney by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Sydney by cargo ship is 11,011 Nautical Miles (20,393 Kilometres / 12,671 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New York (USNYC) and Sydney (AUSYD).

Question 7

What is the distance between Norfolk to Sydney by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Sydney by air is around 16,079 Kilometres (9,991 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.62t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Norfolk to Sydney. 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 Sydney?

Accepted Answer

692kg - 747kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Norfolk to Sydney. 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
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+10 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	NORDPACIFIC+11 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	NORDPACIFIC+12 others
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Norfolk to Sydney By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Norfolk to Sydney by Air freight

Quickest air route

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Most frequent

Washington Dulles International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Cargo flights

Washington Dulles International Airport to Melbourne International Airport

Norfolk to Sydney by Container ship

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