Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Rotterdam to Quito by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Rotterdam and Quito is 29 days 6h. Ships depart from Vlissingen (NLVLI) and arrive at Guayaquil (ECGYE) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Rotterdam and Quito?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Vlissingen (NLVLI) and arrive into Guayaquil (ECGYE) around 29 days 6h later. These services are operated by Seatrade.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Rotterdam to Quito by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Rotterdam to Quito takes around 19h 38m. Flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Rotterdam and Quito?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air Europa, Iberia, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Aeromexico and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 19h 38m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Rotterdam and Quito?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Rotterdam and Quito. 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 Rotterdam to Quito by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Quito by cargo ship is 9,677 Nautical Miles (17,922 Kilometres / 11,136 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Guayaquil (ECGYE).

Question 7

What is the distance between Rotterdam to Quito by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Quito by air is around 10,211 Kilometres (6,345 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Rotterdam to Quito by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.44t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Rotterdam to Quito. 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 Rotterdam to Quito?

Accepted Answer

439kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Rotterdam to Quito. 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
Air Europa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Iberia	Every 1-2 days	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 1000+4 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300+1 others
Aeromexico	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Air Canada	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RAYO / SEAT - RAYO	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Seatrade, Africa Express
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Mexico Gulf Express → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CAX → Ecumed	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
CAX → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE3 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE3 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FEW5 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Rotterdam to Quito By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Rotterdam to Quito by Air freight

Quickest air route

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Rotterdam to Quito by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Vlissingen to Guayaquil

Closest seaports

Rotterdam to Guayaquil

Most frequent

Rotterdam to Puerto Bolivar

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