Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Hiroshima and Colombo is 33 days 2h. Ships depart from Wakamatsu (JPWAM) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Hiroshima and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Wakamatsu (JPWAM) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 33 days 2h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Hiroshima to Colombo takes around 15h 35m. Flights depart from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Hiroshima and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by China Eastern Airlines and the typical transit time is around 15h 35m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Hiroshima and Colombo by cargo ship is 7,309 Nautical Miles (13,537 Kilometres / 8,411 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Wakamatsu (JPWAM) and Colombo (LKCMB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Hiroshima to Colombo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Hiroshima and Colombo by air is around 6,207 Kilometres (3,857 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.3t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Hiroshima to Colombo. 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 Colombo?

Accepted Answer

495kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Hiroshima to Colombo. 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
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
→ TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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