Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Reykjavík and Seattle is 37 days 20h. Ships depart from Vopnafjordur (ISVPN) and arrive at Houston (USHOU) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Reykjavík and Seattle?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Vopnafjordur (ISVPN) and arrive into Houston (USHOU) around 37 days 20h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Reykjavík to Seattle takes around 8hrs. Flights depart from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and arrive at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Reykjavík and Seattle?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Icelandair and the typical transit time is around 8hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is the distance between Reykjavík to Seattle by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and Seattle by cargo ship is 7,593 Nautical Miles (14,062 Kilometres / 8,738 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Vopnafjordur (ISVPN) and Houston (USHOU).

Question 7

What is the distance between Reykjavík to Seattle by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and Seattle by air is around 5,818 Kilometres (3,615 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.32t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Reykjavík to Seattle. 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 Reykjavík to Seattle?

Accepted Answer

424kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Reykjavík to Seattle. 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
Icelandair	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEURFD15 → VICTORY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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