How long does it take to ship a container from Seoul to Beijing by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Seoul and Beijing is 1 day 11h. Ships depart from Incheon (KRINC) and arrive at Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a day.

How regularly do container ships travel between Seoul and Beijing?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a day from Incheon (KRINC) and arrive into Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) around 1 day 11h later. These services are operated by SITC, COSCO, MSC, RCL, EAS, DWOO, AAL, COSCO, MSC, Sinokor, HMM, HMM, Sinokor, CK Line, COSCO, CK Line, COSCO, Sinokor, Yang Ming, Namsung, King Ocean, King Ocean, King Ocean, King Ocean, Dong Young, Namsung, Namsung, Namsung, King Ocean, HMM, CK Line, Sinokor, King Ocean, Sinokor, King Ocean, Sinokor, Sinokor, Namsung, Namsung, Sinokor, King Ocean, Namsung, Namsung, Namsung, King Ocean, CK Line, King Ocean, Namsung, Sinokor, Namsung, King Ocean, COSCO, Namsung, Dong Young, COSCO, COSCO, Heung-A, Wan Hai, SITC, SITC, SITC, Sinokor, Sinokor and Sinokor.

How long does it take to send cargo from Seoul to Beijing by air freight?

The quickest flight from Seoul to Beijing takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrive at Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).

How often do planes fly between Seoul and Beijing?

Scheduled flights between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China and China Southern Airlines and the typical transit time is around 2hrs.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Seoul and Beijing?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Seoul and Beijing. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Seoul to Beijing by ship?

The distance between Seoul and Beijing by cargo ship is 444 Nautical Miles (823 Kilometres / 511 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Incheon (KRINC) and Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG).

What is the distance between Seoul to Beijing by air?

The distance between Seoul and Beijing by air is around 928 Kilometres (577 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Seoul to Beijing by sea?

62kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Seoul to Beijing. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Seoul to Beijing?

132kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Seoul to Beijing. 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.

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Explore the best way to ship your cargo from Seoul, South Korea to Beijing, China by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, market rates, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Seoul to Beijing by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Seoul to Beijing by plane will take about 2hrs and departs from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrives into Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. China Eastern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Incheon International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport

Departs from

ICN

Departs from

PKX

2hrs: 2-4 times a day

903 km
561 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

118kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320neo+3 others

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Closest airports

Gimpo International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

Departs from

GMP

Departs from

PEK

2h 10m: 2-4 times a day

928 km
577 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

132kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800
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Most frequent

Incheon International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

Departs from

ICN

Departs from

PEK

2h 10m: Every few hours

904 km
561 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

107kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Asiana Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+2 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Shandong Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others

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Air routes from Seoul to Beijing

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Seoul to Beijing by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Seoul to Beijing by ship will take about 1 day 11h and departs from Incheon (KRINC) and arrives into Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a day on this route. SITC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Incheon to Tianjin / Xingang

Port of loading

KRINC

Port of loading

CNTSN

1 day 11h: 1-2 times a day

816 km
507 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

79kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BBX6 / CBX2	Direct	2-4 times a week	SITC, CNC Line
NCT / CHL4 / RNT / CT1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Wan Hai, Evergreen, RCL, Yang Ming
SAMBAR	Direct	2-4 times a week	MSC
CHL / CT2 / RNV / CHX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL, OOCL, Yang Ming, COSCO, King Ocean
GDX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	EAS
INXI	Direct	2-4 times a week	DWOO
AUEC	Direct	N/A	AAL
CII	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FLORIDA TO CENTRAL AMERICA → Albatros	Transshipment	N/A	MSC
CKL - HPX \| CUL - KHX \| PNCN - HPX → BSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor
CKL - KTX \| KMTC - KTX \| POCEAN - KTX → EC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
CS2 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
CKL - HPX \| CUL - KHX \| PNCN - HPX → KXS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor
KTX → CKJ	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CK Line, POCEAN, King Ocean
NAX → AEU3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KJK1 & KJK2 → CKJ	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CK Line
AK25 → AK3	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO
HPX / CKL - HPX \| CUL - KHX \| PNCN - HPX → CKJ / KR(PUS)-JP(HOKURIKU) SVC A /SVC B	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, CK Line, PanCon
KTH → EC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
NKT → BXQ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
NSC2 → NCJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
KHP → CKJ / KR(PUS)-JP(HOKURIKU) SVC A /SVC B	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, CK Line, PanCon
KTX → NCJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
ANX → CKJ	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	King Ocean, Sinokor, Heung-A
KHX → NCJ	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Dong Young
KPX / KMV → NCJ	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Namsung, King Ocean
KMV → BXQ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
NKT → NCJ	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Namsung, King Ocean
KTH → CKJ	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	King Ocean
KIS → EC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
KJH → CKJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CK Line
KST → BSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
KST → CKJ / KR(PUS)-JP(HOKURIKU) SVC A /SVC B	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, Sinokor, PanCon, CK Line, Heung-A, POCEAN
NTX → BSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
KHP → CKJ / KR(PUS)-JP(HOKURIKU) SVC A /SVC B	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, CK Line, PanCon
ANX → BSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
NTX → KXS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
NTX → NCJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
NTX → BXQ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
ANX → KXS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
ANX → CKJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, Sinokor, Heung-A
ANX → BXQ	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Namsung
KHP → BXQ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
KHP → NCJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung, King Ocean
NKT → CKJ	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	King Ocean, CK Line
KHX → CKJ	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CK Line
KTH → NCJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
ANX → NCJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung, King Ocean
KST → KXS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
NKT → BXQ	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Namsung
KST → NCJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
AK8 → AEU3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NKT → NCJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung, King Ocean
KHX → NCJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Dong Young
ML - IA9 → AK3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
CHL → AK3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KHX3 → BSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Heung-A
PS6 → NCT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
KCM → CPX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	SITC
CKV → TYS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
CMI3 → CPX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	SITC
HPS2 → CKJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
HPS2 → KXS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
HPS2 → BSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A

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Closest seaports

Incheon to Tianjin Xingang

Port of loading

KRINC

Port of loading

CNTXG

1 day 15h: 2-4 times a week

823 km
511 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

62kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PHI5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JKF / IN1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SCX	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Emirates Shipping
HP2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IA88	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, SJJS
IA9 / ML - IA9	Direct	2-4 times a week	COSCO, Maersk
PHI6 / ML - PHI6 → BS1 / A04	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAE → A04	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SAE / FLORIDA TO CENTRAL AMERICA → IA1 / ML - IA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, MSC
PHI6 / ML - PHI6 → WC2 / TP8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
PHI5 → TP8	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
PH3 → TP8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Ocean routes from Seoul to Beijing

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Air Freight

2hrs, 2-4 times a day

118kg CO₂e

Container Ship

1 day 11h, 1-2 times a day

79kg CO₂e

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More about shipping cargo and freight from Seoul to Beijing by Air, Ocean and Road

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a day from Incheon (KRINC) and arrive into Tianjin / Xingang (CNTSN) around 1 day 11h later. These services are operated by SITC, COSCO, MSC, RCL, EAS, DWOO, AAL, COSCO, MSC, Sinokor, HMM, HMM, Sinokor, CK Line, COSCO, CK Line, COSCO, Sinokor, Yang Ming, Namsung, King Ocean, King Ocean, King Ocean, King Ocean, Dong Young, Namsung, Namsung, Namsung, King Ocean, HMM, CK Line, Sinokor, King Ocean, Sinokor, King Ocean, Sinokor, Sinokor, Namsung, Namsung, Sinokor, King Ocean, Namsung, Namsung, Namsung, King Ocean, CK Line, King Ocean, Namsung, Sinokor, Namsung, King Ocean, COSCO, Namsung, Dong Young, COSCO, COSCO, Heung-A, Wan Hai, SITC, SITC, SITC, Sinokor, Sinokor and Sinokor.

Seoul to Beijing By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Seoul to Beijing by Air freight

Quickest air route

Incheon International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport

Closest airports

Gimpo International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

Most frequent

Incheon International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

Seoul to Beijing by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Incheon to Tianjin / Xingang

Closest seaports

Incheon to Tianjin Xingang

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