Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Los Angeles to Reykjavík by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Los Angeles and Reykjavík is 35 days 12h. Ships depart from New Orleans (USMSY) and arrive at Reykjavík (ISREY) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Los Angeles and Reykjavík?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from New Orleans (USMSY) and arrive into Reykjavík (ISREY) around 35 days 12h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Los Angeles to Reykjavík by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Los Angeles to Reykjavík takes around 16h 59m. Flights depart from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Los Angeles and Reykjavík?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines, DHL, British Airways, Finnair, SAS, Lufthansa and LOT and the typical transit time is around 16h 59m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Los Angeles and Reykjavík?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Los Angeles and Reykjavík. Cargo flights depart from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 16h 59m. DHL operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Los Angeles to Reykjavík by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Los Angeles and Reykjavík by cargo ship is 6,113 Nautical Miles (11,321 Kilometres / 7,035 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New Orleans (USMSY) and Reykjavík (ISREY).

Question 7

What is the distance between Los Angeles to Reykjavík by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Los Angeles and Reykjavík by air is around 8,147 Kilometres (5,062 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Los Angeles to Reykjavík by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.07t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Los Angeles to Reykjavík. 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 Los Angeles to Reykjavík?

Accepted Answer

560kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Los Angeles to Reykjavík. 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 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+4 others
DHLFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Finnair	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others
SAS	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8+1 others
LOT	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
VICTORY → NEURFD15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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