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 46 days 17h. Ships depart from Aliaga (TRALI) and arrive at Yokohama (JPYOK) 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 Aliaga (TRALI) and arrive into Yokohama (JPYOK) around 46 days 17h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

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 15m. 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 every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Thai Airways and LOT and the typical transit time is around 11h 15m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Tokyo by cargo ship is 14,021 Nautical Miles (25,967 Kilometres / 16,135 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Aliaga (TRALI) and Yokohama (JPYOK).

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

1.65t 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	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Asiana Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200LR+4 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+6 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+6 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
LOT	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190+2 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	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200LR+2 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Lufthansa	1-2 times a week	Airbus A321 Freighter+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+5 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → CALEX → Aztec	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → CALEX → Aztec	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → CALEX → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → CALEX → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → CALEX → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Istanbul to Tokyo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Quickest air route

İstanbul Airport to Narita International Airport

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İstanbul Airport to Tokyo Haneda International Airport

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Aliaga to Yokohama

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