Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Christchurch to Sapporo by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Christchurch and Sapporo is 97 days 19h. Ships depart from Timaru (NZTIU) and arrive at Tomakomai (JPTMK) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Christchurch and Sapporo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Timaru (NZTIU) and arrive into Tomakomai (JPTMK) around 97 days 19h later. These services are operated by Swire.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Christchurch to Sapporo by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Christchurch to Sapporo takes around 20hrs. Flights depart from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and arrive at New Chitose Airport (CTS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Christchurch and Sapporo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by Qantas and the typical transit time is around 20hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Christchurch and Sapporo?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Christchurch and Sapporo. Cargo flights depart from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and arrive at New Chitose Airport (CTS) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 20hrs. Qantas operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Christchurch to Sapporo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Christchurch and Sapporo by cargo ship is 20,795 Nautical Miles (38,513 Kilometres / 23,931 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Timaru (NZTIU) and Tomakomai (JPTMK).

Question 7

What is the distance between Christchurch to Sapporo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Christchurch and Sapporo by air is around 10,723 Kilometres (6,663 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and New Chitose Airport (CTS).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Christchurch to Sapporo by sea?

Accepted Answer

3.53t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Christchurch to Sapporo. 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 Christchurch to Sapporo?

Accepted Answer

676kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Christchurch to Sapporo. 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
QantasFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NAS →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Swire
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