Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Hiroshima and Charleston is 45 days 17h. Ships depart from Tokuyama (JPTXD) and arrive at Charleston (USCHS) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Hiroshima and Charleston?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Tokuyama (JPTXD) and arrive into Charleston (USCHS) around 45 days 17h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, COSCO and Wan Hai.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Hiroshima to Charleston takes around 19h 24m. Flights depart from Kansai International Airport (KIX) and arrive at Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Hiroshima and Charleston?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by FedEx and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 19h 24m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Hiroshima and Charleston. Cargo flights depart from Kansai International Airport (KIX) and arrive at Charleston International Airport (CHS) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 19h 24m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Hiroshima to Charleston by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Hiroshima and Charleston by cargo ship is 11,373 Nautical Miles (21,062 Kilometres / 13,087 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Hiroshima (JPHIJ) and Charleston (USCHS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Hiroshima to Charleston by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Hiroshima and Charleston by air is around 11,933 Kilometres (7,415 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

3.9t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Hiroshima to Charleston. 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 Hiroshima to Charleston?

Accepted Answer

723kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Hiroshima to Charleston. 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
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SKS6 → AWE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKS6 → AWE7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKS6 → AWE7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
JST → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IRA → US1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
JSH → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
IRA → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IRA → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Hiroshima to Charleston By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Hiroshima to Charleston by Air freight

Quickest air route

Kansai International Airport to Charleston International Airport

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