Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Istanbul to New Orleans by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Istanbul and New Orleans is 46 days 12h. Ships depart from Tekirdag (TRTEK) and arrive at New Orleans (USMSY) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Istanbul and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Tekirdag (TRTEK) and arrive into New Orleans (USMSY) around 46 days 12h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Istanbul to New Orleans by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Istanbul to New Orleans takes around 20h 25m. Flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Istanbul and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by British Airways and the typical transit time is around 20h 25m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Istanbul and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Istanbul and New Orleans. Cargo flights depart from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 1h. FedEx and FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Istanbul to New Orleans by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and New Orleans by cargo ship is 10,111 Nautical Miles (18,725 Kilometres / 11,635 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tekirdag (TRTEK) and New Orleans (USMSY).

Question 7

What is the distance between Istanbul to New Orleans by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and New Orleans by air is around 9,935 Kilometres (6,173 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Istanbul to New Orleans by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.76t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Istanbul to New Orleans. 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 Istanbul to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

436kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Istanbul to New Orleans. 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
British Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320neo+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 Freighter (winglets)+2 others
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 Freighter (winglets)+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to/from Turkey - Marmara → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Himalaya → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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