How long does it take to ship a container from Japan to China by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Japan and China is 1 day 14h. Ships depart from Hakata (JPHKT) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

How regularly do container ships travel between Japan and China?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Hakata (JPHKT) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 1 day 14h later. These services are operated by Evergreen, ASEAN, TCLC, SITC, Maersk, TS Lines, Maersk, Maersk, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Hapag-Lloyd, Namsung, Maersk, Namsung, CNC Line, Yang Ming, MSC, Maersk, Namsung, Yang Ming, Evergreen, MSC, MSC, Maersk, Namsung, Interasia, Sinotrans, Evergreen, MSC, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, MSC, Namsung, Dongjin, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Namsung, MSC and Dongjin.

How long does it take to send cargo from Japan to China by air freight?

The quickest flight from Japan to China takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

How often do planes fly between Japan and China?

Scheduled flights between Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1h 55m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Japan and China?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Japan and China. Cargo flights depart from Kansai International Airport (KIX) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 2h 30m. China Cargo Airlines, Air China, China Postal Airlines and All Nippon Airways operates on this route.

What is the distance between Japan to China by ship?

The distance between Japan and China by cargo ship is 504 Nautical Miles (933 Kilometres / 580 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Hakata (JPHKT) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

What is the distance between Japan to China by air?

The distance between Japan and China by air is around 857 Kilometres (532 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Japan to China by sea?

90kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Japan to China. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Japan to China?

106kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Japan to China. 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.

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Japan to China by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Japan to China by plane will take about 1h 55m and departs from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and arrives into Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. China Eastern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

FUK

Departs from

PVG

1h 55m: 2-4 times a day

857 km
532 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

106kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321
Spring Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320
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Cargo flights

Kansai International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

KIX

Departs from

PVG

2h 30m: Every 1-2 hours

1,309 km
813 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

79kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Cargo AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter
Air ChinaFreighter	Daily	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
China Postal AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737 Freighter
All Nippon AirwaysFreighter	Daily	Road Feeder Service+2 others

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Japan to China by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Japan to China by ship will take about 1 day 14h and departs from Hakata (JPHKT) and arrives into Shanghai (CNSHG). There are vessels departing every 1-2 days on this route. Evergreen is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Hakata to Shanghai

Port of loading

JPHKT

Port of loading

CNSHG

1 day 14h: Every 1-2 days

933 km
580 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

90kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JCH	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SJX2 / SKU / CCL - SJX2 \| STARO - SKU \| TSL - SKU	Direct	2-4 times a week	ASEAN, CCL, STARO, TS Lines
NCKY1/SKY1 / PBU / SINOL - NCKY1/SKY1 \| SITC - PBU	Direct	1-2 times a week	TCLC, SITC, SINOL
CJV7	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	SITC
CNC - NPF \| HL - JPX → EMC - PCI \| HA - PCI \| SKR - PCI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
PAS → SITC - CJV2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines
CNC - NPF \| HL - JPX → IA9	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CNC - NPF \| HL - JPX → MSC - Empire \| ZIM - ZNS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
PAS → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
KTH → NSB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PAS → PS5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
JPX → AN2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
BJ1 → VTX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Namsung
JPX / CNC - NPF \| HL - JPX → BS1 / A04	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BJ1 → ANX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
NPF → ANL - APR2 \| CMA - APRANL2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CNC Line
PAS → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Sunrise → PHOENIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
JPX / CNC - NPF \| HL - JPX → WC2 / TP8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
KCJ1 / DJS - KCJ1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Namsung, Dongjin
PAS → KCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
KTH → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Sunrise → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sunrise → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CNC - NPF \| HL - JPX → JSTAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
BJ1 → NTP	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Namsung
PAS → CI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
ONE - THX \| SITC - VTX5 → SKS2 / COSCO - SKS2 \| SINO - SKS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinotrans, CMA CGM
NSA → CTE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Sunrise → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PAS → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PAS → MD3 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PAS → MD3 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Sunrise → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BJ1 → DJS - KCJ1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
BKS1 → KCJ1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Dongjin
Sunrise → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sunrise → AZTEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sunrise → Tiger → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sunrise → Tiger → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BJ1 → CJ2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
Sunrise → AFL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BKS1 → AK61	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Dongjin

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Most frequent

Nagoya to Shanghai

Port of loading

JPNGO

Port of loading

CNSHG

2 days 6h: 1-2 times a day

1,711 km
1,063 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

166kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
VTX6	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
SNG7	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JP1 / A06	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SNG5 / SINOL - SNG5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, SINOL
CJV2 / SITC - CJV2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC, TS Lines
CJV6	Direct	2-4 times a week	SITC
SSX / SJJS - SSX	Direct	2-4 times a week	CCL, SJJS
SJT2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SJJS
NJ1 / VTX2 / SINOL - NJ1 \| SITC - VTX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC, Maersk, SINOL
VTX3 / KMTC - VTX3 \| SITC - VTX3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC, VASIS, King Ocean
SPS A → AX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SINOL - NJT → SKS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	STARO
SINOL - NJT → SKS3	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	STARO
JK1 → VSE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
JSM3 → AX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JK1 → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JK1 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JK1 → AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JK1 → → CVT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Origami → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KJS1 → KMS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Heung-A
JK1 → KCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KJK1 & KJK2 → NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CK Line
JK1 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Origami → PHOENIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Origami → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
JK1 → IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KHX3 → KMS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Heung-A
KJK1 & KJK2 → KTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CK Line
KJS1 → SIS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
SINOL - NJT → SKS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinotrans
Origami / MSC - Origami → Empire / ZNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
MSC - Origami → CI3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
PH1 → JSTAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PH3 → JSTAR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
VTX2 → VTX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
CKL - KJK1 & KJK2 \| TYNGS - KEIHIN1 & KEIHIN2 → ANL - APR2 \| CMA - APRANL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line
JPI → SKS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KJS1 → PCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
VTX3 → VTX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
KJS1 → BTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
NCK → VTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
JPI → SKS2 / COSCO - SKS2 \| SINO - SKS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
KHX3 → BTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Heung-A
JEK3 → ANX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
JPI → JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NJ1 → SKT4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SINOL
JEK3 → NTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
JK1 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Origami → Carioca	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
CTJ → SKS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Origami → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
JK1 → MD3 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NSC → CTE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KTX1 → JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
JK1 → MD3 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JSM / ONE - JSM \| TSL - JSM \| WHL - JSM → NZJ / JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, ONE
JCV → SKS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JK1 → AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KJK1 & KJK2 → HIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CK Line
Origami → Tiger → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KTX1 → SKS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KJS1 → FEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
Origami → Tiger → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
JCV → SKS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KJS1 → PCI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
NS1 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
CTJ → SKS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NCK → NTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
JVH → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CTJ / KTX2 → JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
KJS1 → NSB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor
KHX3 → PCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Heung-A
VTX3 → CJV6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
SINOL - NJA → SKT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinotrans
JEK3 → FEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
NJA / SINOL - NJA → SKT4 / SINOL - SKT4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinotrans, SINOL
NCK1/KJK3 / KHX3 → PCI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Dongjin, Heung-A
Origami → AFL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
JCV → JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
KHX3 → SIS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Heung-A
Origami → AZTEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KHX3 → FEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Heung-A
KTX1 → SKS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KJK1 → PCI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Dongjin
VTX2 → CJV3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
KHX3 → SRS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Heung-A
NCK1/KJK3 / NCK → KCJ1 / DJS - KCJ1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Dongjin, Namsung
KJK1 & KJK2 → CJ1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CK Line
VTX2 → CJV6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
KJK1 → KCJ1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Dongjin
JKS WEST → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NCK → CJ2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
NCK1/KJK3 → AK61	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Dongjin
KJK1 → AK61	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Dongjin

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Ocean routes from Japan to China

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Air Freight

1h 55m, 2-4 times a day

106kg CO₂e

Container Ship

1 day 14h, Every 1-2 days

90kg CO₂e

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There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Hakata (JPHKT) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 1 day 14h later. These services are operated by Evergreen, ASEAN, TCLC, SITC, Maersk, TS Lines, Maersk, Maersk, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Hapag-Lloyd, Namsung, Maersk, Namsung, CNC Line, Yang Ming, MSC, Maersk, Namsung, Yang Ming, Evergreen, MSC, MSC, Maersk, Namsung, Interasia, Sinotrans, Evergreen, MSC, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, MSC, Namsung, Dongjin, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Namsung, MSC and Dongjin.

Japan to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Japan to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Cargo flights

Kansai International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Japan to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Hakata to Shanghai

Most frequent

Nagoya to Shanghai

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