Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Zürich to Atlanta by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Zürich and Atlanta is 9 days 10h. Ships depart from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive at Charleston (USCHS) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Zürich and Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive into Charleston (USCHS) around 9 days 10h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Zürich to Atlanta by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Zürich to Atlanta takes around 10h 34m. Flights depart from Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and arrive at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Zürich and Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines, FedEx and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 10h 34m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Zürich and Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Zürich and Atlanta. Cargo flights depart from Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and arrive at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 10h 34m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Zürich to Atlanta by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Zürich and Atlanta by cargo ship is 3,802 Nautical Miles (7,041 Kilometres / 4,375 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Charleston (USCHS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Zürich to Atlanta by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Zürich and Atlanta by air is around 7,643 Kilometres (4,749 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Zürich to Atlanta by sea?

Accepted Answer

558kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Zürich to Atlanta. 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 Zürich to Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

489kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Zürich to Atlanta. 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
Delta Air Lines	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A330-300
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300+2 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AL3 / TA2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TA1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ICL
CES / TA5	Direct	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Milan Malpensa International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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Rotterdam to Charleston

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