Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Sri Lanka to New Zealand by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Sri Lanka and New Zealand is 32 days 18h. Ships depart from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive at Tauranga (NZTRG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Sri Lanka and New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive into Tauranga (NZTRG) around 32 days 18h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, OOCL, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, OOCL, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Sri Lanka to New Zealand by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Sri Lanka to New Zealand takes around 19h 15m. Flights depart from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrive at Auckland International Airport (AKL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Sri Lanka and New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Auckland International Airport (AKL) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Jetstar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 19h 15m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Sri Lanka and New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. 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 Sri Lanka to New Zealand by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Sri Lanka and New Zealand by cargo ship is 7,340 Nautical Miles (13,593 Kilometres / 8,446 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Colombo (LKCMB) and Tauranga (NZTRG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Sri Lanka to New Zealand by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Sri Lanka and New Zealand by air is around 11,007 Kilometres (6,840 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Auckland International Airport (AKL).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Sri Lanka to New Zealand by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.21t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Sri Lanka to New Zealand. 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 Sri Lanka to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

516kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Sri Lanka to New Zealand. 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
Jetstar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SEAS2 → AAXSANL → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 → AAXSANL → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 → AAXSANL → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MSC - Ingwe → GAC → TA10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SEAS2 → AAXSANL → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 → AAXSANL → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MSC - Ingwe → GAC → PANZ	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FAL6 → AAXSANL → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CPX → AAA2 → ANS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
SEAS2 → AAXSANL → PS1ANL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 → AAXSANL → PS1ANL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CI1 / CIX1 → AAA1 → ANE / ANS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
SEAS2 → AAXSANL → PS1ANL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 → AAXSANL → PS1ANL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AEU5 / LL6 → ASAL / ASA → ANE / ANS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ESA2 / TLA2 → ASAL / ASA → ANE / ANS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CI1 / CIX1 → ASAL / ASA → ANE / ANS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
AGI → AAA2 → ANE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ESA2 / TLA2 → AAA1 → ANE / ANS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEU5 / LL6 → AAA1 → ANE / ANS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CI1 / CIX1 → AAA1 → ANE / ANS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
FAL6 → AAXSANL → PS1ANL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 → AAXSANL → PS1ANL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ESA2 / TLA2 → AAA1 → ANE / ANS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEU5 / LL6 → AAA1 → ANE / ANS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ESA2 → ANL - AAXS (AAXSANL) \| CMA - AAXSANL \| HL - SAL \| ML - GAC \| ONE - AU1 → ANE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CI1 → ANL - AAXS (AAXSANL) \| CMA - AAXSANL \| HL - SAL \| ML - GAC \| ONE - AU1 → ANE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ESA2 → ANL - AAXS (AAXSANL) \| CMA - AAXSANL \| HL - SAL \| ML - GAC \| ONE - AU1 → ANE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FAL6 → A3NANL → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MSC - Ingwe → GAC → PANZ	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CI1 → ANL - AAXS (AAXSANL) \| CMA - AAXSANL \| HL - SAL \| ML - GAC \| ONE - AU1 → ANE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AEU5 → ANL - AAXS (AAXSANL) \| CMA - AAXSANL \| HL - SAL \| ML - GAC \| ONE - AU1 → ANE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SE3 / AE15 → SAL / GAC → WSN/PNW / PANZ	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AEU5 → ANL - AAXS (AAXSANL) \| CMA - AAXSANL \| HL - SAL \| ML - GAC \| ONE - AU1 → ANE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SEAS2 → AAXSANL → PS1ANL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MSC - Ingwe → GAC → PANZ	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AS6 → AAXSANL → PS1ANL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
IOR3 → AES → Noumea Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IOR3 → AES → OL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MSC - Ingwe → GAC → PANZ	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FAL6 → AAXSANL → PS1ANL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS2 → AAXSANL → PS1ANL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 → AAXSANL → PS1ANL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS2 → AAXSANL → PS1ANL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 → AAXSANL → PS1ANL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 → AAXSANL → PS1ANL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 → AAXSANL → PS1ANL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 → A3NANL → PS1ANL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 → A3NANL → PS1ANL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Sri Lanka to New Zealand By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Sri Lanka to New Zealand by Air freight

Quickest air route

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Auckland International Airport

Sri Lanka to New Zealand by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Colombo to Tauranga

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