Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Norfolk and Tokyo is 38 days 13h. Ships depart from PORTSMOUTH VA (USPTM) and arrive at Yokohama (JPYOK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Norfolk and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from PORTSMOUTH VA (USPTM) and arrive into Yokohama (JPYOK) around 38 days 13h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Norfolk to Tokyo takes around 21hrs. Flights depart from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and arrive at Narita International Airport (NRT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Norfolk and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Narita International Airport (NRT) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by FedEx, United Airlines and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 21hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is the distance between Norfolk to Tokyo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Tokyo by cargo ship is 16,408 Nautical Miles (30,387 Kilometres / 18,882 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Norfolk (USORF) and Tokyo (JPTYO).

Question 7

What is the distance between Norfolk to Tokyo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Tokyo by air is around 11,184 Kilometres (6,950 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.04t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Norfolk 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 Norfolk to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

499kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Norfolk 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+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+4 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 170+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
US2 / TP12 → WC5 / TP7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
TP12 → TBD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
US2 → AME1/TPM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TP12 → IA88	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
US2 / TP12 → WC5 / TP7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
America → Origami	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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Norfolk to Tokyo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Norfolk to Tokyo by Air freight

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Norfolk International Airport to Narita International Airport

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Norfolk International Airport to Tokyo Haneda International Airport

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