Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Belgium to Japan by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Belgium and Japan is 46 days 23h. Ships depart from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive at Wakamatsu / Kitakyushu / Moji (JPWAM) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Belgium and Japan?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive into Wakamatsu / Kitakyushu / Moji (JPWAM) around 46 days 23h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC and Yang Ming.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Belgium to Japan by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Belgium to Japan takes around 13h 40m. Flights depart from Brussels Airport (BRU) and arrive at Narita International Airport (NRT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Belgium and Japan?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Narita International Airport (NRT) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by All Nippon Airways, Austrian Airlines, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Finnair, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Thai Airways and LOT and the typical transit time is around 13h 40m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Belgium and Japan?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Belgium and Japan. Cargo flights depart from Brussels Airport (BRU) and arrive at Narita International Airport (NRT) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 13h 40m. Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Belgium to Japan by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belgium and Japan by cargo ship is 14,648 Nautical Miles (27,128 Kilometres / 16,857 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and Wakamatsu / Kitakyushu / Moji (JPWAM).

Question 7

What is the distance between Belgium to Japan by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belgium and Japan by air is around 9,469 Kilometres (5,884 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Narita International Airport (NRT).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Belgium to Japan by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.17t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Belgium to Japan. 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 Belgium to Japan?

Accepted Answer

413kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Belgium to Japan. 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
All Nippon Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Austrian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+3 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190+4 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+7 others
Finnair	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+4 others
LOT	1-2 times a day	Embraer 190+6 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air ChinaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
China Postal AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737 Freighter
EmiratesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+7 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+5 others
Finnair	Daily	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL2 → CBX → FEASIA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL2 → MANB → FEASIA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL2 → HIXP → FEASIA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL2 → PEX3 → FEASIA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL3 → BEX2 → FEASIA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL2 → CIX → FEASIA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Albatros → PHOENIX → Sunrise	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE3 → SA8 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming

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Belgium to Japan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Belgium to Japan by Air freight

Quickest air route

Brussels Airport to Narita International Airport

Cargo flights

Liège Airport to Kansai International Airport

Most frequent

Brussels Airport to Kansai International Airport

Belgium to Japan by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to Wakamatsu / Kitakyushu / Moji

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