Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between San Francisco and Reykjavík is 30 days 19h. Ships depart from New Orleans (USMSY) and arrive at Reydarfjordur (ISRFJ) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between San Francisco and Reykjavík?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from New Orleans (USMSY) and arrive into Reydarfjordur (ISRFJ) around 30 days 19h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from San Francisco to Reykjavík takes around 15h 28m. Flights depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between San Francisco and Reykjavík?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by WestJet, Delta Air Lines, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, SAS and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 15h 28m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between San Francisco and Reykjavík by cargo ship is 5,945 Nautical Miles (11,010 Kilometres / 6,841 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New Orleans (USMSY) and Reydarfjordur (ISRFJ).

Question 7

What is the distance between San Francisco to Reykjavík by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between San Francisco and Reykjavík by air is around 6,778 Kilometres (4,212 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.03t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from San Francisco to Reykjavík. 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 San Francisco to Reykjavík?

Accepted Answer

361kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from San Francisco to Reykjavík. 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
WestJet	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 737-700+2 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-900+2 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 757-200 (winglets)+2 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+3 others
SAS	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
VICTORY → CGOW - IRN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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