Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Reykjavík to Anchorage by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Reykjavík and Anchorage is 6 days 23h. Ships depart from Reykjavík (ISREY) and arrive at Portland (USPWM) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Reykjavík and Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Reykjavík (ISREY) and arrive into Portland (USPWM) around 6 days 23h later. These services are operated by Eimskip.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Reykjavík to Anchorage by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Reykjavík to Anchorage takes around 17h 44m. Flights depart from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and arrive at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Reykjavík and Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Icelandair, Icelandair, Icelandair, Icelandair, Icelandair, Icelandair and Icelandair and the typical transit time is around 17h 44m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Reykjavík and Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Reykjavík and Anchorage. Cargo flights depart from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and arrive at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 17h 44m. Icelandair operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Reykjavík to Anchorage by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and Anchorage by cargo ship is 2,288 Nautical Miles (4,238 Kilometres / 2,634 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Reykjavík (ISREY) and Portland (USPWM).

Question 7

What is the distance between Reykjavík to Anchorage by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and Anchorage by air is around 8,146 Kilometres (5,062 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Reykjavík to Anchorage by sea?

Accepted Answer

539kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Reykjavík to Anchorage. 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 Reykjavík to Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

561kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Reykjavík to Anchorage. 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
Icelandair	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+7 others
Icelandair	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Icelandair	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A321neo+6 others
Icelandair	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
IcelandairFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+7 others
Icelandair	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
Icelandair	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+5 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GRN	Direct	1-2 times a week	Eimskip
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