Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Canada to South Korea by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Canada and South Korea is 12 days 7h. Ships depart from Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and arrive at Busan (KRPUS) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Canada and South Korea?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and arrive into Busan (KRPUS) around 12 days 7h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO and COSCO.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Canada to South Korea by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Canada to South Korea takes around 11h 15m. Flights depart from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and arrive at Incheon International Airport (ICN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Canada and South Korea?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air Canada, Korean Air, T'way Air, ZIPAIR, Japan Airlines, Alaska Airlines, All Nippon Airways, EVA Air, China Airlines, United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Xiamen Air, Sichuan Airlines and Asiana Airlines and the typical transit time is around 11h 15m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Canada and South Korea?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Canada and South Korea. Cargo flights depart from Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and arrive at Incheon International Airport (ICN) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 14h 38m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Canada to South Korea by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Canada and South Korea by cargo ship is 4,192 Nautical Miles (7,764 Kilometres / 4,824 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and Busan (KRPUS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Canada to South Korea by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Canada and South Korea by air is around 8,209 Kilometres (5,101 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Incheon International Airport (ICN).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Canada to South Korea by sea?

Accepted Answer

441kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Canada to South Korea. 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 Canada to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

346kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Canada to South Korea. 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 Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Korean Air	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9
T'way Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300
ZIPAIR	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Alaska Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 170+1 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Xiamen Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing (Douglas) MD-11 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Chinook / ZNP / MSC - Chinook \| ZIM - ZNP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, SLS, ZIM
WC3 / TP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
CEN → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
BOHAI / CEN / PCN1 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
CPNW / PNW4 → AWE7 / ECC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CEN → AK3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CPNW / PNW4 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPNW / PNW4 → AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPNW / PNW4 → AWE1 / ECC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPNW → AK23	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CPNW / PNW4 → AAC4 / PCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPNW / PNW4 → AWE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPNW / PNW4 → GME2 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPNW / PNW4 → CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPNW / PNW4 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPNW → AK6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
BOHAI / CEN / PCN1 → MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FP2 / Griffin	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM, MSC
SBX	Direct	2-4 times a week	SM Line
SVC2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Swire
Chinook / ZNP / MSC - Chinook \| ZIM - ZNP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, SLS, ZIM
SBX	Direct	2-4 times a week	SM Line
PN3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
WC3 / TP1	Direct	N/A	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
1J	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Swire
WC4 / TP5	Direct	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SBX → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
PN1 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
PN3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
CALEX → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WC4 → AN2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
WC4 → AME1/TPM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EPNW / PNW3 → JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PN1 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WC4 / TP5 → WC5 / TP7	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CPV → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
PN1 → JK1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PN1 → JPH	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ONE
CALEX → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PN3 → SA8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
NWX / EPNW / PNW3 → A3NANL / A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PN3 → FIL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
PN1 → JKS EAST	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PN3 → SPS D	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PN1 → JVH	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ONE
PN3 → NW4 / AX4 / SA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
NWX → FEASIA8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PN3 → NW3 / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
SBX → CPX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	SM Line
TP5 → TBD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TPN → JHTN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PN3 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PN1 → JVH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
TP5 → MSC - Empire \| ZIM - ZNS	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
CPV / PNW5 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
TP5 → AC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WC4 → MIAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
WC4 → AN2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
PN1 → JKS WEST	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ONE
TP5 → AC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CPV → AK3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PN1 → JKS WEST	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PN3 → DJS - NBQ1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM

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Canada to South Korea By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Canada to South Korea by Air freight

Quickest air route

Vancouver International Airport to Incheon International Airport

Cargo flights

Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport to Incheon International Airport

Canada to South Korea by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Prince Rupert to Busan

Most frequent

Vancouver to Busan

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