Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between United States and Malta is 14 days 15h. Ships depart from Charleston (USCHS) and arrive at Malta Freeport (MTMAR) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Charleston (USCHS) and arrive into Malta Freeport (MTMAR) around 14 days 15h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from United States to Malta takes around 16h 16m. Flights depart from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and arrive at Malta International Airport (MLA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between United States and Malta?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Malta International Airport (MLA) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Swiss, Air France, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 16h 16m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between United States and Malta. Cargo flights depart from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and arrive at Malta International Airport (MLA) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 16h 16m. Lufthansa operates Airbus A321 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and Malta by cargo ship is 4,861 Nautical Miles (9,002 Kilometres / 5,593 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Charleston (USCHS) and Malta Freeport (MTMAR).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and Malta by air is around 7,953 Kilometres (4,942 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Malta International Airport (MLA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

745kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United States to Malta. 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 Malta?

Accepted Answer

379kg - 614kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United States to Malta. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Swiss	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Air France	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
LufthansaF	1-2 times a week	Airbus A321 Freighter+6 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Air France	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
LufthansaF	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A321 Freighter+5 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
LufthansaF	1-2 times a week	Airbus A321 Freighter+8 others
Air FranceF	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
Turkish AirlinesF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747 Freighter+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC EVEREST VIII+8 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	1-2 times a week	SEASPAN CALICANTO+86 others
CMA CGM	Every 1-2 weeks	AS PAOLA+19 others
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United States to Malta By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Malta International Airport

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