Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from San Francisco to Yokohama by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between San Francisco and Yokohama is 11 days 7h. Ships depart from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive at Yokohama (JPYOK) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between San Francisco and Yokohama?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive into Yokohama (JPYOK) around 11 days 7h later. These services are operated by Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, ONE, Yang Ming, ONE, ONE, ONE, COSCO, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, Yang Ming, ONE, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Yang Ming, COSCO, Yang Ming, ONE, COSCO, ONE, ONE, ONE, COSCO, COSCO, ONE, ONE, MSC, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, MSC, OOCL, MSC, ONE, ONE, HMM, ONE, ONE, COSCO, ONE, ONE, COSCO, Maersk, Yang Ming, ONE, Evergreen, COSCO, ONE, ONE, Yang Ming, ONE, COSCO, Yang Ming, Evergreen and Wan Hai.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from San Francisco to Yokohama by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from San Francisco to Yokohama takes around 9h 59m. Flights depart from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) and arrive at Narita International Airport (NRT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between San Francisco and Yokohama?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Narita International Airport (NRT) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx, FedEx and Alaska Airlines and the typical transit time is around 9h 59m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between San Francisco and Yokohama?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between San Francisco and Yokohama. Cargo flights depart from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) and arrive at Narita International Airport (NRT) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 9h 59m. FedEx and FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between San Francisco to Yokohama by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between San Francisco and Yokohama by cargo ship is 4,664 Nautical Miles (8,638 Kilometres / 5,367 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Oakland (USOAK) and Yokohama (JPYOK).

Question 7

What is the distance between San Francisco to Yokohama by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between San Francisco and Yokohama by air is around 8,295 Kilometres (5,154 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from San Francisco to Yokohama by sea?

Accepted Answer

504kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from San Francisco to Yokohama. 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 San Francisco to Yokohama?

Accepted Answer

616kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from San Francisco to Yokohama. 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 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
Alaska Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
ZIPAIR	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
WestJet	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+5 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+3 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WC5 / TP7	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EX1 / USX / APL - EX1 \| ML - USX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, Maersk
JPSW / PS1 → JPI / TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Yang Ming
JPX → KTX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
JPSW / PS1 → JTS / COSCO - JTS \| YML - JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO, Yang Ming
PS3 → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS1 → JID	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS1 → JPH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS3 → JTS / COSCO - JTS \| YML - JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
JPSW / JPX → KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PS3 → JTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS1 → JSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS3 → JSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS1 → JTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS1 → JTC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS3 → JID	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JPSW → JTV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JPSW → SKT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JPSW → SKT7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PS3 → JTC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
JPSW → JSM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
PS3 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS3 → JPH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JPSW / JPX / PS1 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Yang Ming
PS3 → COSCO - SKT6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JPSW / PS1 → SKT5 / COSCO - SKT5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO
JPSW / PS1 → SKT6 / COSCO - SKT6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO
JPSW / JPX → CTJ / KTX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JPSW → CJ29	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PS3 → COSCO - SKT5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS1 → SPS A	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Sentosa → AZTEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS1 → JSM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → NW3 / AZTEC / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, MSC
PS1 → JID	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MS2 → AHX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Sentosa → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
JPX → KTX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
Lynx → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MS2 → SPS A	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PS6 → SPS A	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PS6 → NW3 / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
PS6 → AHX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS3 → NW3 / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
JPSW → JSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MS2 → JPH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS3 → AHX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JPSW → SKT4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
TP8 → PHI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PS4 → JTC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS6 → JPH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
HTW → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JPSW → CJ24	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PS3 → JPH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MS2 → COSCO - SKT5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS4 → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
MS2 → COSCO - SKT6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AAC2 → CJ24	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PS4 → JTC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PE1 → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AP1 → NS5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai

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San Francisco to Yokohama By Air freight, Container ship or Road

San Francisco to Yokohama by Air freight

Quickest air route

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Narita International Airport

Closest airports

San Francisco International Airport to Tokyo Haneda International Airport

Most frequent

San Francisco International Airport to Narita International Airport

San Francisco to Yokohama by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

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