Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Norfolk to Hiroshima by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Norfolk and Hiroshima is 46 days 21h. Ships depart from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive at Wakamatsu / Kitakyushu / Moji (JPWAM) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Norfolk and Hiroshima?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive into Wakamatsu / Kitakyushu / Moji (JPWAM) around 46 days 21h later. These services are operated by Evergreen.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Norfolk to Hiroshima by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Norfolk to Hiroshima takes around 21h 38m. Flights depart from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and arrive at Hiroshima Airport (HIJ).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Norfolk and Hiroshima?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by All Nippon Airways and the typical transit time is around 21h 38m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Norfolk and Hiroshima?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Norfolk and Hiroshima. Cargo flights depart from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and arrive at Kansai International Airport (KIX) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 22h 15m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Norfolk to Hiroshima by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Hiroshima by cargo ship is 13,081 Nautical Miles (24,226 Kilometres / 15,053 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Baltimore (USBAL) and Wakamatsu / Kitakyushu / Moji (JPWAM).

Question 7

What is the distance between Norfolk to Hiroshima by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Hiroshima by air is around 11,609 Kilometres (7,214 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (IWK).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Norfolk to Hiroshima by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.61t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Norfolk to Hiroshima. 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 Norfolk to Hiroshima?

Accepted Answer

563kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Norfolk to Hiroshima. 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
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A300-600 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AWE1 / NUE / ECC2 → JCV / JCV1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
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Norfolk to Hiroshima By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Norfolk to Hiroshima by Air freight

Quickest air route

Washington Dulles International Airport to Hiroshima Airport

Closest airports

Washington Dulles International Airport to Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

Cargo flights

Norfolk International Airport to Kansai International Airport

Norfolk to Hiroshima by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Baltimore to Wakamatsu / Kitakyushu / Moji

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