Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Seoul and New York is 38 days 3h. Ships depart from Incheon (KRINC) and arrive at Mobile (USMOB) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Seoul and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Incheon (KRINC) and arrive into Mobile (USMOB) around 38 days 3h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Seoul to New York takes around 1 day 22h. Flights depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrive at Westchester County Airport (HPN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Seoul and New York?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Westchester County Airport (HPN) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 22h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Seoul and New York. Cargo flights depart from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 23h. Asiana Airlines operates Boeing 747 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Seoul to New York by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Seoul and New York by cargo ship is 11,231 Nautical Miles (20,800 Kilometres / 12,924 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Incheon (KRINC) and Mobile (USMOB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Seoul to New York by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Seoul and New York by air is around 11,162 Kilometres (6,936 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.1t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Seoul to New York. 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 New York?

Accepted Answer

418kg - 714kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Seoul to New York. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Japan Airlines	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Asiana AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747 Freighter+2 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
FedExF	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777+2 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+5 others
UPS AirlinesF	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+2 others
LOT	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Air France	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Asiana AirlinesF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747 Freighter+1 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Korean AirF	Daily	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
Kalitta AirF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
UPS AirlinesF	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
China Eastern AirlinesF	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330 Freighter+4 others
China AirlinesF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
Asiana AirlinesF	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747 Freighter+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	AS SOPHIA+11 others
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Seoul to New York By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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