Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Istanbul and Tokyo is 40 days 6h. Ships depart from Ambarli (TRAMR) and arrive at Tokyo (JPTYO) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Istanbul and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Ambarli (TRAMR) and arrive into Tokyo (JPTYO) around 40 days 6h later. These services are operated by Wan Hai, Wan Hai, Wan Hai, Wan Hai and Wan Hai.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Istanbul to Tokyo takes around 11h 7m. Flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Narita International Airport (NRT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Istanbul and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Narita International Airport (NRT) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Emirates, China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, LOT, Thai Airways and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 11h 7m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Istanbul and Tokyo. Cargo flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Narita International Airport (NRT) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 11h 7m. Qatar Airways and Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Istanbul to Tokyo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Tokyo by cargo ship is 9,217 Nautical Miles (17,069 Kilometres / 10,606 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Ambarli (TRAMR) and Tokyo (JPTYO).

Question 7

What is the distance between Istanbul to Tokyo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Tokyo by air is around 8,969 Kilometres (5,573 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.38t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Istanbul 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 Istanbul to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

619kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Istanbul 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
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+3 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+8 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Sichuan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-8+4 others
LOT	1-2 times a day	Embraer 190+2 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
LufthansaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
All Nippon Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+3 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+5 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+4 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FM1 → JSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
FM1 → NS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
FM1 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
FM1 → NS5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
FM1 → NS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai

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Istanbul to Tokyo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Istanbul to Tokyo by Air freight

Quickest air route

İstanbul Airport to Narita International Airport

Closest airports

İstanbul Airport to Tokyo Haneda International Airport

Istanbul to Tokyo by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Ambarli to Tokyo

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