Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chicago and Tokyo is 37 days 16h. Ships depart from New York (USNYC) and arrive at Yokohama (JPYOK) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chicago and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from New York (USNYC) and arrive into Yokohama (JPYOK) around 37 days 16h later. These services are operated by COSCO, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chicago to Tokyo takes around 12h 51m. Flights depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and arrive at Narita International Airport (NRT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chicago and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Narita International Airport (NRT) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Nippon Cargo Airlines, Kalitta Air, UPS Airlines, FedEx, FedEx, WestJet, Air Canada, Korean Air, China Southern Airlines, Air Canada, China Cargo Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, Air China and Asiana Airlines and the typical transit time is around 12h 51m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Chicago and Tokyo. Cargo flights depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and arrive at Narita International Airport (NRT) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 12h 51m. All Nippon Airways, Nippon Cargo Airlines, Kalitta Air, UPS Airlines, FedEx, FedEx, China Cargo Airlines, Air China and Asiana Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Chicago to Tokyo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Tokyo by cargo ship is 12,037 Nautical Miles (22,292 Kilometres / 13,852 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New York (USNYC) and Yokohama (JPYOK).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chicago to Tokyo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Tokyo by air is around 12,019 Kilometres (7,469 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.55t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chicago to Tokyo. 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 Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

484kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chicago to Tokyo. 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
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300
All Nippon AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Nippon Cargo AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
Kalitta AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing (Douglas) MD-11 Freighter+3 others
WestJet	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+7 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+4 others
China Cargo AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+5 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+3 others
Air ChinaFreighter	Every few hours	Boeing 777 Freighter+4 others
Asiana AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747 Freighter+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AWE1 → CJ24	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
VESPUCCI → CBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
RTWPAN → A3NANL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Narita International Airport

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