Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Bangkok to Chicago by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Bangkok and Chicago is 40 days 10h. Ships depart from Laem Chabang (THLCH) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Bangkok and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Laem Chabang (THLCH) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 40 days 10h later. These services are operated by OOCL, COSCO, Maersk, ONE, MSC and Wan Hai.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Bangkok to Chicago by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Bangkok to Chicago takes around 3 days 2h. Flights depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Bangkok and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Asiana Airlines and the typical transit time is around 3 days 2h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Bangkok and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Bangkok and Chicago. Cargo flights depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 3 days 2h. Asiana Airlines operates Boeing 747 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Bangkok to Chicago by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bangkok and Chicago by cargo ship is 13,689 Nautical Miles (25,353 Kilometres / 15,753 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bangkok (THBKK) and New York (USNYC).

Question 7

What is the distance between Bangkok to Chicago by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bangkok and Chicago by air is around 16,928 Kilometres (10,518 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Bangkok to Chicago by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.49t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Bangkok to Chicago. 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 Bangkok to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

403kg - 847kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Bangkok to Chicago. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Asiana AirlinesF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747 Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Japan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Korean AirF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+6 others
China Eastern AirlinesF	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330 Freighter+2 others
Suparna AirlinesF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747 Freighter+1 others
Air ChinaF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
Turkish AirlinesF	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747 Freighter+3 others
Qatar AirwaysF	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
EVA AirF	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
China AirlinesF	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
Asiana AirlinesF	Daily	Boeing 747 Freighter+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
OOCL	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL KOREA+20 others
COSCO	Every 2-4 weeks	Cosco Shipping Azalea+33 others
Maersk	Every 1-2 weeks	MAERSK KOWLOON+45 others
ONE	Every 2-4 weeks	ACX PEARL+21 others
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC LYSE V+36 others
Wan Hai	Every 2-4 weeks	WAN HAI 367+6 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
COSCO	Every 2-4 weeks	CAPE FAWLEY+29 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	1-2 times a week	MSC Rini III+49 others
OOCL	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL KOREA+18 others
COSCO	Every 2-4 weeks	Cosco Shipping Azalea+28 others
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	BF TIGER+14 others
ONE	Every 2-4 weeks	ACX PEARL+27 others

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