Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Zürich to Rotterdam takes around 1h 37m. Flights depart from Zürich Airport (ZRH) and arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

Question 2

How often do planes fly between Zürich and Rotterdam?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by KLM, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa and LOT and the typical transit time is around 1h 37m.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Zürich and Rotterdam. Cargo flights depart from Zürich Airport (ZRH) and arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 1h 37m. Lufthansa, Lufthansa and LOT operates  on this route.

Question 4

How long does it take to ship cargo from Zürich to Rotterdam by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 7h 32m to send cargo via road from Zürich and Rotterdam. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 5

What is the distance by road between Zürich to Rotterdam?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Zürich and Rotterdam by road is 840 Kilometres (522 Miles) and will typically take around 7h 32m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 6

What is the distance between Zürich to Rotterdam by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Zürich and Rotterdam by air is around 1,067 Kilometres (663 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM).

Question 7

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Zürich to Rotterdam?

Accepted Answer

202kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Zürich to Rotterdam. 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
KLM	Every few hours	Boeing 737-700+4 others
Swiss	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320neo+4 others
Air Dolomiti	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190
Air Dolomiti	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A319+4 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A319+3 others
LOTFreighter	1-2 times a day	Embraer 190+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
British Airways	2-4 times a day	Embraer 190
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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