Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from United States to Ghana by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between United States and Ghana is 15 days 17h. Ships depart from Savannah (USSAV) and arrive at Tema (GHTEM) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between United States and Ghana?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Savannah (USSAV) and arrive into Tema (GHTEM) around 15 days 17h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from United States to Ghana by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from United States to Ghana takes around 10h 11m. Flights depart from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and arrive at Kotoka International Airport (ACC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between United States and Ghana?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 10h 11m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between United States and Ghana?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between United States and Ghana. Cargo flights depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and arrive at Kotoka International Airport (ACC) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 1h. Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between United States to Ghana by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and Ghana by cargo ship is 5,690 Nautical Miles (10,538 Kilometres / 6,548 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Savannah (USSAV) and Tema (GHTEM).

Question 7

What is the distance between United States to Ghana by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and Ghana by air is around 8,527 Kilometres (5,299 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from United States to Ghana by sea?

Accepted Answer

713kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United States to Ghana. 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 United States to Ghana?

Accepted Answer

366kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United States to Ghana. 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
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EmiratesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Royal Air Maroc	Daily	Boeing 787-9+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
USWASA Express	Direct	2-4 times a week	MSC
Emerald → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AL6 / TA12 → WWA / HL - WWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
TA12 → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TA12 → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AL6 / TA12 → WAX / HL - WAX \| ONE - ARB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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United States to Ghana By Air freight, Container ship or Road

United States to Ghana by Air freight

Quickest air route

Washington Dulles International Airport to Kotoka International Airport

Cargo flights

Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kotoka International Airport

Most frequent

John F Kennedy International Airport to Kotoka International Airport

United States to Ghana by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Savannah to Tema

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