How long does it take to ship a container from New York to Hong Kong by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between New York and Hong Kong is 39 days 9h. Ships depart from New York (USNYC) and arrive at Shekou (CNSHK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between New York and Hong Kong?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from New York (USNYC) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 39 days 9h later. These services are operated by MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Evergreen, ONE, Evergreen, Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, MSC, ONE, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE, ONE, MSC, COSCO, ONE and MSC.

How long does it take to send cargo from New York to Hong Kong by air freight?

The quickest flight from New York to Hong Kong takes around 19h 20m. Flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

How often do planes fly between New York and Hong Kong?

Scheduled flights between John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Cathay Pacific, China Cargo Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Atlas Air, All Nippon Airways, Korean Air, Swiss, Etihad Airways, Air India, Qatar Airways, China Airlines, Air China, Emirates, EVA Air and Asiana Airlines and the typical transit time is around 19h 20m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between New York and Hong Kong?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between New York and Hong Kong. Cargo flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 19h 20m. Cathay Pacific, China Cargo Airlines, China Airlines, Air China, EVA Air and Asiana Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between New York to Hong Kong by ship?

The distance between New York and Hong Kong by cargo ship is 15,683 Nautical Miles (29,045 Kilometres / 18,048 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New York (USNYC) and Hong Kong (HKHKG).

What is the distance between New York to Hong Kong by air?

The distance between New York and Hong Kong by air is around 12,987 Kilometres (8,069 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from New York to Hong Kong by sea?

2.81t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from New York to Hong Kong. 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 New York to Hong Kong?

687kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from New York to Hong Kong. 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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Air Freight

19h 20m, 1-2 times a day

687kg CO₂e

Container Ship

39 days 9h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.11t CO₂e

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New York to Hong Kong by Air freight

The quickest way to get from New York to Hong Kong by plane will take about 19h 20m and departs from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrives into Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. Cathay Pacific is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

John F Kennedy International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Departs from

JFK

Departs from

HKG

19h 20m: 1-2 times a day

12,987 km
8,069 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

687kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay PacificFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+3 others
China Cargo AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Atlas Air	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400
All Nippon Airways	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Korean Air	Daily	Airbus A380-800+5 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Air India	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
China AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Air ChinaFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+2 others
EVA AirFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Asiana AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others

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New York to Hong Kong by Container ship

The quickest way to get from New York to Hong Kong by ship will take about 39 days 9h and departs from New York (USNYC) and arrives into Shekou (CNSHK). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

New York to Shekou

Port of loading

USNYC

Port of loading

CNSHK

39 days 9h: Every 1-2 weeks

21,639 km
13,446 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.11t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Albatros → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
VESPUCCI → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
VESPUCCI / AWE1 → BMX / CNC - BMX \| COSCO - BMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2 → CIMEX1 / MEX4 / AMA / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NUE → RCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
EC3 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
VESPUCCI / NUE → JFX / EMC - JFX \| HA - SGX2 \| SKR - SGX2 \| TSL - CME \| XPF - JFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2 → SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / ECC2 → AS1 / CPX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AWE1 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
VESPUCCI / AWE1 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
EC3 → JS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EC3 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
VESPUCCI → WAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Albatros → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EC3 → KCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2 → MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CAGML/IBX → PEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
TP11 → SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EC3 → KCS / KCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
EC3 → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
Albatros → AFL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AMERXL / NEWS → PEX2 / CAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
EC3 → FL2 / SX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
Albatros → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Closest seaports

New York to Hong Kong

Port of loading

USNYC

Port of loading

HKHKG

48 days 13h: 2-4 times a week

29,045 km
18,048 mi.

Direct
6 stops

Estimated emissions

2.81t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Direct	2-4 times a week	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SAX / AWE4 / ECX1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
AWE1 / ECC2 → CHL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Albatros → Panda	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AWE1 / NUE / ECC2 → NCT / CHL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
AWE1 / NUE → CV1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
NUE → NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
TP11 → SH2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EC3 → SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2 → MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
TP11 → IA9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EC3 → SA5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
NUE → HKH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
TP11 → NV2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TP11 → SH1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TP11 → HP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EC3 → SAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
UMXAPL → SAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AWE1 / NUE / ECC2 → CPV / PE2 / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
Ecumed → AC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EC3 → TSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CAGML/IBX → PEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Ecumed → AC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EC3 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AMERXL / NEWS → PEX2 / CAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
NUE → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
EC3 → JS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Most frequent

New York to Yantian

Port of loading

USNYC

Port of loading

CNYTN

44 days 1h: 2-4 times a week

22,317 km
13,867 mi.

Direct
6 stops

Estimated emissions

2.06t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EC1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
Emerald / ZXB	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
AA7	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Hapag-Lloyd
Albatros	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
America / Z7S	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
Albatros → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Albatros → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Albatros → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Albatros → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NUE → NEAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
EC3 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
TP11 → SH3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
EC3 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
ZCA → ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
US1 / TP11 → TSX / A16 → TSS / A01	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Albatros → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ecumed → TP15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ZCT → ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
EC3 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
tbn → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
US1 → VCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
INDUSA → America	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
INDUSA → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EC3 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
INDUSA → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZCA → Z7S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
Albatros → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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More about shipping cargo and freight from New York to Hong Kong by Air, Ocean and Road

Scheduled flights between John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Cathay Pacific, China Cargo Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Atlas Air, All Nippon Airways, Korean Air, Swiss, Etihad Airways, Air India, Qatar Airways, China Airlines, Air China, Emirates, EVA Air and Asiana Airlines and the typical transit time is around 19h 20m.
Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between New York and Hong Kong. Cargo flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 19h 20m. Cathay Pacific, China Cargo Airlines, China Airlines, Air China, EVA Air and Asiana Airlines operates on this route.

New York to Hong Kong By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Quickest air route

John F Kennedy International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

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Quickest ocean route

New York to Shekou

Closest seaports

New York to Hong Kong

Most frequent

New York to Yantian

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