Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Seoul and Kōbe is 3 days 2h. Ships depart from Incheon (KRINC) and arrive at Kobe (JPUKB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Seoul and Kōbe?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Incheon (KRINC) and arrive into Kobe (JPUKB) around 3 days 2h later. These services are operated by CK Line, Sinokor, POCEAN, Sinokor, PanCon, SJJS, PanCon, Maersk, Sinokor, PanCon, CK Line, Dong Young, King Ocean, King Ocean, CNC Line, Sinokor, CK Line, CK Line, SITC, King Ocean, PanCon, POCEAN, POCEAN, King Ocean, King Ocean, SITC, COSCO, SITC, SITC, COSCO, POCEAN, SITC, SITC, Maersk, Sinotrans, SITC, King Ocean, SITC, Sinotrans, King Ocean, PIL, CNC Line, SITC, SITC, SITC, PIL, SITC, Evergreen, CNC Line and Sinokor.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Seoul to Kōbe takes around 1h 11m. Flights depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrive at Kansai International Airport (KIX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Seoul and Kōbe?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) depart hourly. These flights are serviced by FedEx, Aero K, Air Seoul, Eastar Jet, Peach, Jin Air, Jeju Air, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, T'way Air, Air Busan, Asiana Airlines, Asiana Airlines and All Nippon Airways and the typical transit time is around 1h 11m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Seoul and Kōbe. Cargo flights depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrive at Kansai International Airport (KIX) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 1h 11m. FedEx and All Nippon Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Seoul to Kōbe by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Seoul and Kōbe by cargo ship is 783 Nautical Miles (1,451 Kilometres / 901 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Incheon (KRINC) and Kobe (JPUKB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Seoul to Kōbe by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Seoul and Kōbe by air is around 850 Kilometres (528 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Kobe Airport (UKB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

167kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Seoul to Kōbe. 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 Seoul to Kōbe?

Accepted Answer

65kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Seoul to Kōbe. 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 777-200F Freighter
Aero K	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320
Air Seoul	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321
Eastar Jet	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800
Peach	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+2 others
Jin Air	Every few hours	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Jeju Air	Every few hours	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Asiana Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo+3 others
T'way Air	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Air Busan	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Asiana Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+6 others
All Nippon AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767 Freighter+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Jeju Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800
Korean Air	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KJH	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CK Line
ANX → KJS2/KJS7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor
KTX → HS2/HS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	POCEAN
KST1 / KST → KJH / HS2/HS3 / KJS2/KJS7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Dongjin, POCEAN
KHP → JP1S5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PanCon
IA88 → Dalian-Japan	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	SJJS
KST → JP1S5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PanCon
SAE → A06	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CKL - HPX \| CUL - KHX \| PNCN - HPX → KJS2/KJS7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor
HPX → JP1S5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PanCon
HPX → KJH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CK Line
KHX → DHA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Dong Young
KTX → JEH1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
KST → JEH1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CKL - KJK1 & KJK2 \| TYNGS - KEIHIN1 & KEIHIN2 → JVH	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CNC Line
NTX1 / NTX → KJH / KJS2/KJS7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Dongjin
KHX → KJH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CK Line
NKT → KJH	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CK Line
CBX2 → TYS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
KHP → JEH1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
KHP → JP1S5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PanCon
KNX → HS2/HS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	POCEAN
NSC → HS2/HS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	POCEAN
ANX → JEH1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
KTH → JEH1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CMI3 → PBT3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
NAX → SKS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
CKV → TYS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
KCM → PBT3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
NAX → SKS6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
CVT → STARO - SKS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	POCEAN
CKV2 → PBT3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
KCM → CVS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
PH3 → A06	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ASEAN - CVT \| POCEAN - CVT → LQKS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Sinotrans
CKV → PBT3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
KHP → JEH1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
KCM → VTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
ASEAN - CVT \| POCEAN - CVT → SKS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinotrans
ANX → JEH1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
KCI → SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL
CKL - KJK1 & KJK2 \| TYNGS - KEIHIN1 & KEIHIN2 → JVH	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CNC Line
CMI3 → CVS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
CBX2 → PBT3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
CMI3 → VTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
KCS → SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
CKV → PBT3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
KTH → JTH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CKL - KJK1 & KJK2 \| TYNGS - KEIHIN1 & KEIHIN2 → JTVS	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CNC Line
HPS2 → KJH / KJS2/KJS7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Dongjin

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Seoul to Kōbe By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Seoul to Kōbe by Air freight

Quickest air route

Incheon International Airport to Kansai International Airport

Closest airports

Incheon International Airport to Kobe Airport

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