Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Seattle to Nantes by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Seattle and Nantes is 38 days 5h. Ships depart from Seattle (USSEA) and arrive at Le Havre (FRLEH) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Seattle and Nantes?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Seattle (USSEA) and arrive into Le Havre (FRLEH) around 38 days 5h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Seattle to Nantes by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Seattle to Nantes takes around 16h 43m. Flights depart from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and arrive at Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Seattle and Nantes?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air France and the typical transit time is around 16h 43m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Seattle and Nantes?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Seattle and Nantes. Cargo flights depart from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and arrive at Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 16h 43m. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Seattle to Nantes by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Seattle and Nantes by cargo ship is 9,096 Nautical Miles (16,846 Kilometres / 10,468 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Seattle (USSEA) and Le Havre (FRLEH).

Question 7

What is the distance between Seattle to Nantes by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Seattle and Nantes by air is around 8,431 Kilometres (5,239 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Seattle to Nantes by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.16t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Seattle to Nantes. 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 Seattle to Nantes?

Accepted Answer

380kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Seattle to Nantes. 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 France	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air France	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A340-300+2 others
CargoluxFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PS1ANL → CALFB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PN3 → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, ONE
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Seattle to Nantes By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Seattle to Nantes by Air freight

Quickest air route

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport

Closest airports

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport

Seattle to Nantes by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Seattle to Le Havre

Most frequent

Tacoma to Le Havre

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