Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between New Orleans and Tokyo is 55 days 11h. Ships depart from New Orleans (USMSY) and arrive at Tokyo (JPTYO) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between New Orleans and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from New Orleans (USMSY) and arrive into Tokyo (JPTYO) around 55 days 11h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM and Evergreen.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from New Orleans to Tokyo takes around 20h 21m. Flights depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and arrive at Narita International Airport (NRT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between New Orleans and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Narita International Airport (NRT) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by FedEx, United Airlines, Air Canada, United Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 20h 21m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between New Orleans and Tokyo. Cargo flights depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and arrive at Narita International Airport (NRT) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 20h 21m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between New Orleans to Tokyo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Orleans and Tokyo by cargo ship is 16,338 Nautical Miles (30,258 Kilometres / 18,801 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New Orleans (USMSY) and Tokyo (JPTYO).

Question 7

What is the distance between New Orleans to Tokyo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between New Orleans and Tokyo by air is around 11,751 Kilometres (7,302 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.92t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

460kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from New Orleans 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
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Airbus A300-600 Freighter+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+4 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A319+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+6 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A319+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+2 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-8+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GME2 / GCC1 → KTX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
GME2 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1 → KTX1 / COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PEX3 → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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New Orleans to Tokyo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

New Orleans to Tokyo by Air freight

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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Narita International Airport

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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Tokyo Haneda International Airport

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