Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Seattle to Hong Kong by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Seattle and Hong Kong is 16 days. Ships depart from Seattle (USSEA) and arrive at Yantian (CNYTN) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Seattle and Hong Kong?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Seattle (USSEA) and arrive into Yantian (CNYTN) around 16 days later. These services are operated by SM Line, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, COSCO, OOCL, MSC, MSC, OOCL, COSCO and Evergreen.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Seattle to Hong Kong by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Seattle to Hong Kong takes around 13h 46m. Flights depart from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Seattle and Hong Kong?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Cathay Pacific, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines, China Airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Philippine Airlines, United Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 13h 46m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Seattle and Hong Kong?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Seattle and Hong Kong. Cargo flights depart from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 13h 46m. EVA Air and China Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Seattle to Hong Kong by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Seattle and Hong Kong by cargo ship is 5,902 Nautical Miles (10,930 Kilometres / 6,792 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Seattle (USSEA) and Hong Kong (HKHKG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Seattle to Hong Kong by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Seattle and Hong Kong by air is around 10,496 Kilometres (6,522 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Boeing Field King County International Airport (BFI) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Seattle to Hong Kong by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.06t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Seattle to Hong Kong. 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 Seattle to Hong Kong?

Accepted Answer

623kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Seattle to Hong Kong. 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
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
EVA AirFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+4 others
Starlux Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
China AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+5 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+2 others
Philippine Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every few hours	Boeing 737-800+3 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A319+6 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
EVA AirFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PNS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Chinook / ZNP / MSC - Chinook \| ZIM - ZNP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ZIM
DAH / OPNW / PNW1 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
DAH / OPNW / PNW1 → NWX / EPNW / TPN / PNW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
DAH / OPNW / PNW1 → GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
CPV / PE2 / PNW5 → AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
OPNW / PNW1 → SEA / PVCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
Chinook → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CALEX → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
DAH / OPNW / PNW1 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
CPV / PE2 / PNW5 → AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PE2 → NEAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
DAH / OPNW / PNW1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
PNS → KVT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
DAH → CNC - CS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
OPNW / PNW1 → WSA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
OPNW / PNW1 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
CPV / PNW5 → CHL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PE2 → KTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PNW1 → THX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen
PNW1 → NSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PE2 → HKH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CPV / PE2 / PNW5 → NCT / CHL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CPV / PNW5 → CHL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPV / PE2 → CV1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
PE2 → KTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CPV / PNW5 → CHL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PE2 → KTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CPV / PE2 / PNW5 → NCT / CHL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PNW1 → TVP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PNW1 → NSC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Seattle to Hong Kong By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Seattle to Hong Kong by Air freight

Quickest air route

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Closest airports

Boeing Field King County International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

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