Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chicago and Hiroshima is 50 days 13h. Ships depart from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive at Tokuyama (JPTXD) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chicago and Hiroshima?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive into Tokuyama (JPTXD) around 50 days 13h later. These services are operated by COSCO and COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chicago to Hiroshima takes around 19h 23m. Flights depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and arrive at Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (IWK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chicago and Hiroshima?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (IWK) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by Atlas Air and All Nippon Airways and the typical transit time is around 19h 23m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Chicago and Hiroshima. 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 Chicago to Hiroshima by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Hiroshima by cargo ship is 15,879 Nautical Miles (29,408 Kilometres / 18,273 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Baltimore (USBAL) and Iwakuni (JPIWK).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chicago to Hiroshima by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Hiroshima by air is around 10,811 Kilometres (6,717 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (IWK).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.07t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chicago to Hiroshima. 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 Chicago to Hiroshima?

Accepted Answer

1.01t CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chicago to Hiroshima. 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
Atlas Air	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-400+1 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+2 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+6 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AWE1 → CTJ → SKS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AWE3 → AEM3 → SKS6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AUE → CIM → JCH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AUE → BEX → JCH	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
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Chicago to Hiroshima By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Chicago to Hiroshima by Air freight

Quickest air route

Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

Most frequent

Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hiroshima Airport

Chicago to Hiroshima by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Baltimore to Tokuyama

Closest seaports

Baltimore to Iwakuni

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