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 13h. Ships depart from Nagoya (JPNGO) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a day.

How regularly do container ships travel between Japan and China?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a day from Nagoya (JPNGO) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 1 day 13h later. These services are operated by SITC, COSCO, COSCO, SITC, SITC, Maersk, CCL, SITC, SITC, ONE, ONE, STARO, ONE, COSCO, TS Lines, ONE, TS Lines, STARO, COSCO, CK Line, Sinokor, MSC, Heung-A, ONE, MSC, Interasia, SITC, Sinotrans, SITC, MSC, Heung-A, MSC, CK Line, COSCO, CNC Line, ZIM, Heung-A, ONE, Sinokor, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, SINOL, Namsung, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO, CK Line, Sinotrans, MSC, King Ocean, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, Sinokor, COSCO, CMA CGM, SITC, COSCO, Heung-A, MSC, Sinokor, Heung-A, MSC, King Ocean, Dongjin, Heung-A, CK Line, Namsung, MSC, Dongjin, MSC, Heung-A, SITC, Namsung, Dongjin, Dongjin, Dongjin 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, China Postal Airlines, Air China 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 924 Nautical Miles (1,711 Kilometres / 1,063 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nagoya (JPNGO) 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?

166kg 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
China Postal AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737 Freighter
Air ChinaFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
All Nippon AirwaysFreighter	Daily	Road Feeder Service+2 others

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Air routes from Japan to China

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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 13h and departs from Nagoya (JPNGO) and arrives into Shanghai (CNSHG). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a day on this route. SITC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Nagoya to Shanghai

Port of loading

JPNGO

Port of loading

CNSHG

1 day 13h: 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
SNG5 / SINOL - SNG5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, SINOL
CJV6	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
CJV2 / SITC - CJV2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC, TS Lines
JP1 / A06	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SSX / SJJS - SSX	Direct	2-4 times a week	CCL, SJJS
VTX3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC, King Ocean
NJ1 / VTX2 / SINOL - NJ1 \| SITC - VTX2	Direct	2-4 times a week	SITC, Maersk, SINOL
SPS A → COSCO - SKT6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SPS A → COSCO - SKT5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SINOL - NJT → SKS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	STARO
SPS A → AX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EAX2 → SKS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JPI → SJX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
JSM3 → AX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JSM → SJX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
SINOL - NJT → SKS	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	STARO
EAX2 → SKS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KJK1 & KJK2 → NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CK Line
KJS1 → SIS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
Origami → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KJS1 → KMS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Heung-A
JSM3 → COSCO - SKT5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Origami → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NS1 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
VTX2 → VTX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
SINOL - NJT → SKS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinotrans
VTX3 → VTX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
Origami → PHOENIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KHX3 → KMS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Heung-A
Origami → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KJK1 & KJK2 → KTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CK Line
JTS → SKT4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
CKL - KJK1 & KJK2 \| TYNGS - KEIHIN1 & KEIHIN2 → ANL - APR2 \| CMA - APRANL2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CNC Line
MSC - Origami → CI3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
KHX3 → BTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Heung-A
JSM3 → COSCO - SKT6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KJS1 → PCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
JSM → SKT4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
JTV → SKT4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JPSW → SKT4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NJ1 → SKT4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SINOL
NCK → VTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
JPI → SKS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NSC → CTE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CTJ → SKS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KJK1 & KJK2 → HIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CK Line
SINOL - NJA → SKT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinotrans
Origami → Tiger	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
JEK3 → NTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
JPI → JCH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JCV1 → JCH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JCV → SKS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KJS1 → PCI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
KTX1 → SKS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JPI → SKS2 / COSCO - SKS2 \| SINO - SKS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
VTX3 → CJV6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
JCV → SKS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KHX3 → SIS2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Heung-A
Origami → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KJS1 → FEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
KHX3 → PCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Heung-A
Origami → Jade	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
JEK3 → FEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
NCK1/KJK3 / KHX3 → PCI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Dongjin, Heung-A
KHX3 → SRS	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Heung-A
KJK1 & KJK2 → CJ1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CK Line
NCK → NTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
Origami → AFL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KJK1 → PCI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Dongjin
Origami → AZTEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KHX3 → FEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Heung-A
VTX2 → CJV6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
NCK → CJ2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
NCK1/KJK3 / NCK → KCJ1 / DJS - KCJ1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Dongjin, Namsung
KJK1 → KCJ1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Dongjin
NCK1/KJK3 → AK61	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Dongjin
KJK1 → AK61	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Dongjin

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Most frequent

Yokohama to Shanghai

Port of loading

JPYOK

Port of loading

CNSHG

2 days 1h: 2-4 times a day

1,886 km
1,172 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

183kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SKT6 / COSCO - SKT6	Direct	2-4 times a week	ONE, COSCO
SKT5 / COSCO - SKT5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO
JCV	Direct	1-2 times a week	Interasia, Wan Hai
SJK2/SJH2	Direct	2-4 times a week	SJJS
NW4 / AX4 / SA2	Direct	2-4 times a week	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
SKT2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Sinotrans
VTX3	Direct	2-4 times a week	SITC, King Ocean
JP1 / A06	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
CHH2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SJJS
NJ1 / VTX2 / SINOL - NJ1 \| SITC - VTX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC, Maersk, SINOL
SKT7 / COSCO - SKT7 \| SINOL - SKT7	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, COSCO, SINOL
SKT6/U6	Direct	1-2 times a week	HASCO
SJX9 / SJX5	Direct	2-4 times a week	TS Lines, CCL
SKT4 / COSCO - SKT4 \| SINOL - SKT4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinotrans, COSCO, SINOL
VTX6	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
SJX1/SJX3 / SKS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CCL, STARO
CJV6	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
WC4 / TP5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AN2 / NW2 / Andes / AX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM
AME1/TPM / NW3 / AZTEC / AX3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE, HMM
EAX2 → SNG7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EAX2 → SINOL - SNG5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PH3 → A06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MAZURI → A06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WSA4 → CKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
Dalian-Japan → SSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SJJS
Dalian-Japan → SJT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SJJS
TJ1 → A06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
KTX1 → SNG7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
TP7 → IA9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SKT4 → SKT6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CJ24 → SKT6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JSM3 → COSCO - SKT6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JCV → SNG7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KTX1 → SINOL - SNG5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CJ24 → SKT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CTJ → SNG7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JSM3 → COSCO - SKT5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SINOL - NJA → SKT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinotrans
SKT4 → SKT5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JCV → SINOL - SNG5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NS1 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
SKT4 → NJ1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SINOL
SKT4 → SKT7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, SINOL
PJX → NTP	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	King Ocean
CTJ → SINOL - SNG5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
USX → IA9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SKT4 / COSCO - SKT4 \| SINOL - SKT4 → SKT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinotrans, COSCO
TP7 → EMC - PCI \| HA - PCI \| SKR - PCI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CJ24 → SKT7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
TJ1 → SINOL - NJ1 \| SITC - VTX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CJ24 → SKT5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PJX → FEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
WSA4 → EAS - BUSAN-KWANGYANG-SHANGHAI-NINGBO \| POCEAN - BS9	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
TP7 → HP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
JTP → MCT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
USX → EMC - PCI \| HA - PCI \| SKR - PCI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
USX → HP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Air Freight

1h 55m, 2-4 times a day

106kg CO₂e

Container Ship

1 day 13h, 1-2 times a day

166kg CO₂e

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There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a day from Nagoya (JPNGO) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 1 day 13h later. These services are operated by SITC, COSCO, COSCO, SITC, SITC, Maersk, CCL, SITC, SITC, ONE, ONE, STARO, ONE, COSCO, TS Lines, ONE, TS Lines, STARO, COSCO, CK Line, Sinokor, MSC, Heung-A, ONE, MSC, Interasia, SITC, Sinotrans, SITC, MSC, Heung-A, MSC, CK Line, COSCO, CNC Line, ZIM, Heung-A, ONE, Sinokor, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, SINOL, Namsung, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO, CK Line, Sinotrans, MSC, King Ocean, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, Sinokor, COSCO, CMA CGM, SITC, COSCO, Heung-A, MSC, Sinokor, Heung-A, MSC, King Ocean, Dongjin, Heung-A, CK Line, Namsung, MSC, Dongjin, MSC, Heung-A, SITC, Namsung, Dongjin, Dongjin, Dongjin 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

Nagoya to Shanghai

Most frequent

Yokohama to Shanghai

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