Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Tripoli to Chicago by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tripoli and Chicago is 33 days 7h. Ships depart from Tripoli (LYTIP) and arrive at Philadelphia (USPHL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Tripoli and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Tripoli (LYTIP) and arrive into Philadelphia (USPHL) around 33 days 7h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Tripoli to Chicago by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Tripoli to Chicago takes around 21h 12m. Flights depart from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Tripoli and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines and Royal Jordanian and the typical transit time is around 21h 12m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Tripoli and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Tripoli and Chicago. Cargo flights depart from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 21h 12m. Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Tripoli to Chicago by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tripoli and Chicago by cargo ship is 5,731 Nautical Miles (10,613 Kilometres / 6,595 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tripoli (LYTIP) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Tripoli to Chicago by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tripoli and Chicago by air is around 11,630 Kilometres (7,227 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Tripoli to Chicago by sea?

Accepted Answer

700kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Tripoli to Chicago. 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 Tripoli to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

522kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Tripoli to Chicago. 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
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+2 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737-900 (winglets)+6 others
Royal Jordanian	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320neo+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
LIBYA I → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
LIBYA I → EMUSA	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
LIBYA I → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Tripoli to Chicago By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Tripoli to Chicago by Air freight

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Mitiga International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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