Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Reykjavík and New York is 6 days 15h. 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 New York?

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 15h later. These services are operated by Eimskip.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Reykjavík to New York takes around 6h 12m. Flights depart from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Reykjavík and New York?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Icelandair and the typical transit time is around 6h 12m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Reykjavík and New York. Cargo flights depart from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 6h 12m. Icelandair operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Reykjavík to New York by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and New York 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 New York by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and New York by air is around 4,168 Kilometres (2,590 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Reykjavík to New York 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 New York. 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 New York?

Accepted Answer

291kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Reykjavík to New York. 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
IcelandairFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
SAS	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
British Airways	Daily	Airbus A321neo+2 others
SAS	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+4 others
LOT	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 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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