Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Brazil and Japan is 34 days 9h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at Kobe (JPUKB) with scheduled departures Daily.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Brazil and Japan?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart daily from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Kobe (JPUKB) around 34 days 9h later. These services are operated by ONE, HMM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ONE, Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk and HMM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Brazil to Japan takes around 1 day 3h. Flights depart from Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) and arrive at Kansai International Airport (KIX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Brazil and Japan?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air France and the typical transit time is around 1 day 3h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Brazil and Japan. Cargo flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Narita International Airport (NRT) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 4h. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Brazil to Japan by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Brazil and Japan by cargo ship is 12,061 Nautical Miles (22,337 Kilometres / 13,880 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Kobe (JPUKB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Brazil to Japan by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Brazil and Japan by air is around 16,724 Kilometres (10,392 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) and Kansai International Airport (KIX).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.69t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Brazil 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 Brazil to Japan?

Accepted Answer

892kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Brazil 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
Air France	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800
Qatar Airways	Daily	Boeing 777-200LR+2 others
Aeromexico	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SX1 → FP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NE2 / SX2 → FP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
SEAS3 → FUJI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS1 / ESA / SA3 → FUJI / PS1 / FP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Evergreen, Yang Ming
FL2 / SX2 → FP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
ASAS2 → A06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SEAS2 / ESA3 → FUJI / PS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Evergreen
Ipanema → KAGUYA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ASE / NEOASAS → JP1 / A06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FIL → FP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AS2 / SX1 → JSJ / JID	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
ASE / SX2 → JSJ / JID	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
SX2 → JID	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SEAS3 → COSCO - SKT6 \| SINO - SKT6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ASAS2 → A06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ESA → SKT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ESA → SKT5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SEAS1 / ESA → SKT6 / COSCO - SKT6 \| SINO - SKT6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
Ipanema → NEW ORIGAMI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SX2 → SJJS - SJK2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ASE / NEOASAS → JP1 / A06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Brazil to Japan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Brazil to Japan by Air freight

Quickest air route

Pinto Martins International Airport to Kansai International Airport

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Viracopos International Airport to Narita International Airport

Most frequent

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Narita International Airport

Brazil to Japan by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Santos to Kobe

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Santos to Tokyo

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