Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Philadelphia to Bangkok by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Philadelphia and Bangkok is 44 days 17h. Ships depart from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive at Laem Chabang (THLCH) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Philadelphia and Bangkok?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive into Laem Chabang (THLCH) around 44 days 17h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, ZIM, ONE, ZIM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Philadelphia to Bangkok by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Philadelphia to Bangkok takes around 23h 20m. Flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Philadelphia and Bangkok?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by China Cargo Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Etihad Airways, Finnair, China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Saudia, Korean Air, China Airlines, El Al, EVA Air, Air China and Asiana Airlines and the typical transit time is around 23h 20m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Philadelphia and Bangkok?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Philadelphia and Bangkok. Cargo flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 23h 20m. China Cargo Airlines, EVA Air and Air China operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Bangkok by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Bangkok by cargo ship is 14,217 Nautical Miles (26,329 Kilometres / 16,360 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Philadelphia (USPHL) and Laem Chabang (THLCH).

Question 7

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Bangkok by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Bangkok by air is around 15,295 Kilometres (9,504 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Philadelphia to Bangkok by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.64t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Philadelphia to Bangkok. 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 Philadelphia to Bangkok?

Accepted Answer

993kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Philadelphia to Bangkok. 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
China Cargo AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777 Freighter+4 others
Kuwait Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Finnair	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+6 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+3 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+4 others
China Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
El Al	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+3 others
EVA AirFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Air ChinaFreighter	Daily	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Austrian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
SAS	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Air India	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Air India	1-2 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Singapore Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Emirates	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
USA TO SOUTH AFRICA → America	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
USA TO SOUTH AFRICA → America	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AMERXL / NEWS → SAX / AWE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
ZCX → Z7S	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
FLX → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ZCX → Z7S	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
AMERXL / NEWS / FLX → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / CP6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE
RTWPAN / PAD → SAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD → CJX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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