Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from London to Anchorage by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between London and Anchorage is 74 days 20h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Tacoma (USTIW) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between London and Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Tacoma (USTIW) around 74 days 20h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from London to Anchorage by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from London to Anchorage takes around 19h 9m. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between London and Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 19h 9m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between London and Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between London and Anchorage. Cargo flights depart from London Stansted Airport (STN) and arrive at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 20h 37m. UPS Airlines and FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between London to Anchorage by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between London and Anchorage by cargo ship is 20,952 Nautical Miles (38,804 Kilometres / 24,111 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Southampton (GBSOU) and Vancouver (CAVAN).

Question 7

What is the distance between London to Anchorage by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between London and Anchorage by air is around 9,725 Kilometres (6,043 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from London to Anchorage by sea?

Accepted Answer

9.5t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from London to Anchorage. 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 London to Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

657kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from London to Anchorage. 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
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 767-300+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC To WAF → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FP2 / Griffin	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming, MSC
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London to Anchorage by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Cargo flights

London Stansted Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

London to Anchorage by Container ship

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London Gateway Port to Tacoma

Closest seaports

Southampton to Vancouver

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