Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Philadelphia and Hiroshima is 51 days 1h. Ships depart from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive at Tokuyama (JPTXD) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Philadelphia and Hiroshima?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive into Tokuyama (JPTXD) around 51 days 1h later. These services are operated by COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Philadelphia to Hiroshima takes around 21h 49m. Flights depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrive at Kansai International Airport (KIX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Philadelphia and Hiroshima?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx, Air Canada, United Airlines and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 21h 49m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Philadelphia and Hiroshima. Cargo flights depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrive at Kansai International Airport (KIX) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 21h 49m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Hiroshima by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Hiroshima by cargo ship is 11,050 Nautical Miles (20,464 Kilometres / 12,716 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Philadelphia (USPHL) and Wakamatsu / Kitakyushu / Moji (JPWAM).

Question 7

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Hiroshima by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Hiroshima by air is around 12,989 Kilometres (8,071 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Hiroshima Airport (HIJ).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.1t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Hiroshima?

Accepted Answer

910kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Philadelphia 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
FedExFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing (Douglas) MD-11 Freighter+3 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EVA Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AWE1 → SKS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Eagle → AZTEC → Sunrise	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Philadelphia to Hiroshima By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Philadelphia to Hiroshima by Air freight

Quickest air route

Philadelphia International Airport to Kansai International Airport

Closest airports

John F Kennedy International Airport to Hiroshima Airport

Most frequent

John F Kennedy International Airport to Matsuyama Airport

Philadelphia to Hiroshima by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Baltimore to Tokuyama

Closest seaports

Philadelphia to Wakamatsu / Kitakyushu / Moji

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