How long does it take to ship a container from New Zealand to United States by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between New Zealand and United States is 21 days. Ships depart from Tauranga (NZTRG) and arrive at Seattle (USSEA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between New Zealand and United States?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Tauranga (NZTRG) and arrive into Seattle (USSEA) around 21 days later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, OOCL, COSCO, OOCL, OOCL, Maersk, COSCO, OOCL, ANL and COSCO.

How long does it take to send cargo from New Zealand to United States by air freight?

The quickest flight from New Zealand to United States takes around 12hrs. Flights depart from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

How often do planes fly between New Zealand and United States?

Scheduled flights between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air New Zealand, Delta Air Lines, Air Tahiti Nui, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Qantas and Qantas and the typical transit time is around 12hrs.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between New Zealand and United States?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between New Zealand and United States. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between New Zealand to United States by ship?

The distance between New Zealand and United States by cargo ship is 6,219 Nautical Miles (11,517 Kilometres / 7,157 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tauranga (NZTRG) and Seattle (USSEA).

What is the distance between New Zealand to United States by air?

The distance between New Zealand and United States by air is around 10,499 Kilometres (6,524 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from New Zealand to United States by sea?

973kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from New Zealand to United States. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from New Zealand to United States?

711kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from New Zealand to United States. 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.

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12hrs, 1-2 times a day

711kg CO₂e

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21 days, Every 1-2 weeks

973kg CO₂e

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New Zealand to United States by Air freight

The quickest way to get from New Zealand to United States by plane will take about 12hrs and departs from Auckland International Airport (AKL) and arrives into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. Air New Zealand is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

Auckland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Departs from

AKL

Departs from

LAX

12hrs: 1-2 times a day

10,499 km
6,524 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

711kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air New Zealand	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300+1 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Air Tahiti Nui	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Fiji Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+3 others
Hawaiian Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777+5 others
Qantas	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
Qantas	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+2 others

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New Zealand to United States by Container ship

The quickest way to get from New Zealand to United States by ship will take about 21 days and departs from Tauranga (NZTRG) and arrives into Seattle (USSEA). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. CMA CGM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Tauranga to Seattle

Port of loading

NZTRG

Port of loading

USSEA

21 days: Every 1-2 weeks

11,517 km
7,157 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

973kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PCX / PS1ANL / WSN/PNW / PANZ / OL1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ANL, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
PS1ANL → CPNW	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
PS1ANL → DAH	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ML - Northern Star → Chinook / ZNP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
Wallaby → OL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ANZEX / CNS → DAH / OPNW / PNW1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
JKN → MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CNS → CPV / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
CNS → CPV / PNW5	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	OOCL, COSCO
KEA / ANP / OC1 / OL2 → PS1ANL / WSN/PNW / PANZ / OL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
JKN → CPV / PNW5	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
ANZEX / CNS → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
AZPACANL / NZPAC → PCX / PANZ	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ANL, Maersk
JKN → MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Cargo flights

Tauranga to Savannah

Port of loading

NZTRG

Port of loading

USSAV

25 days 1h: 1-2 times a week

15,695 km
9,752 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.13t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RTWPAN / PAD / NASP	Direct	N/A	CMA CGM, Marfret
RTWPAN / PAD / NASP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Marfret
Eagle / MSC - Eagle	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Westwood
ANP / OC1 → US1 / TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
KEA → TWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
KEA → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
OL2 → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KEA → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
OL2 → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KEA → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
JKN → AWE1 / ECC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Northern Star → TP11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ANZEX / CNS → TWS / AWE3 / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
NZJ → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ML - Northern Star → Amberjack / ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
OC1 → NAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
KEA → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Noumea Express → Eagle	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Eagle → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Wallaby → Eagle	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
OC1 / OL2 → SAE / FLORIDA TO CENTRAL AMERICA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, MSC
OC1 / OL2 → GOEX / CAE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, MSC
OC1 → NAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
OL2 → Eagle	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Most frequent

Tauranga to Philadelphia

Port of loading

NZTRG

Port of loading

USPHL

25 days 22h: 2-4 times a week

16,396 km
10,188 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.59t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KEA / ANP / OC1 / OL2	Direct	N/A	Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
Eagle / MSC - Eagle	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Westwood
KEA / ANP / OC1 / OL2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
KEA / ANP / OC1 / OL2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
KEA / ANP / OC1 / OL2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
ANP / OL2 → Philadelphia Express / MSC - Philadelphia Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
RTWPAN / PAD → KEA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD → KEA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD → AMERXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
KEA / ANP → AMERXL / CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd
OC1 → NAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
RTWPAN / PAD → AMERXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
KEA / ANP → AMERXL / CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd
Noumea Express → Eagle	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Wallaby → OL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
OC1 → NAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Wallaby → Eagle	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Wallaby → OL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
OL2 → Eagle	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
OL1 → Eagle	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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New Zealand to United States by Air freight

Quickest air route

Auckland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

New Zealand to United States by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tauranga to Seattle

Cargo flights

Tauranga to Savannah

Most frequent

Tauranga to Philadelphia

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