Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Zürich and Miami 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 Miami?

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 Miami by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Zürich to Miami takes around 10h 22m. Flights depart from Zürich Airport (ZRH) and arrive at Tampa International Airport (TPA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Zürich and Miami?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Edelweiss Air, American Airlines, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 10h 22m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Zürich and Miami. Cargo flights depart from Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and arrive at Miami International Airport (MIA) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 17h 42m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Zürich to Miami by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Zürich and Miami 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 Miami by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Zürich and Miami by air is around 7,845 Kilometres (4,874 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Zürich to Miami 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 Miami. 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 Miami?

Accepted Answer

726kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Zürich to Miami. 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
Edelweiss Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A340-300
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+1 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
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300+5 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+4 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+4 others
Air Europa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
Iberia	1-2 times a day	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 1000+4 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+3 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+4 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-200+2 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+6 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300+4 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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Zürich to Miami By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Zürich Airport to Tampa International Airport

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Zürich to Miami by Container ship

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