Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from South Korea to Switzerland by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Korea and Switzerland is 36 days 14h. Ships depart from Busan (KRPUS) and arrive at Salerno (ITSAL) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between South Korea and Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Busan (KRPUS) and arrive into Salerno (ITSAL) around 36 days 14h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and ONE.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from South Korea to Switzerland by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Korea to Switzerland takes around 13h 25m. Flights depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrive at Zürich Airport (ZRH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Korea and Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Korean Air, Swiss, KLM, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Finnair, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, LOT and Asiana Airlines and the typical transit time is around 13h 25m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between South Korea and Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between South Korea and Switzerland. Cargo flights depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrive at Zürich Airport (ZRH) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 13h 25m. Turkish Airlines and Asiana Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between South Korea to Switzerland by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Korea and Switzerland by cargo ship is 9,012 Nautical Miles (16,690 Kilometres / 10,370 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Busan (KRPUS) and Salerno (ITSAL).

Question 7

What is the distance between South Korea to Switzerland by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Korea and Switzerland by air is around 8,754 Kilometres (5,439 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Zürich Airport (ZRH).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from South Korea to Switzerland by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.27t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Korea to Switzerland. 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 South Korea to Switzerland?

Accepted Answer

393kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Korea to Switzerland. 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
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Swiss	2-4 times a week	Airbus A340-300
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+6 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+5 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+7 others
Finnair	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Etihad Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+3 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787+2 others
LOT	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+4 others
Asiana AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+2 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
LOT	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Finnair	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Asiana AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BEX2 → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE3 → AT4 / AL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS → FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CI5 → AEU5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CI5 → AEU7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FE3 → FP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CI5 → AEU3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KCS / KCX → FP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE
FE3 / Condor → FE4 / Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, MSC, Yang Ming
KCS / KCX → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE
→ FAL6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
→ FAL7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
IEX / FCS / FME → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
IEX / FCS / FME → FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
→ FAL2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
IEX / FCS / FME → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
PS3 → FP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
FIL / SX3 → FP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
MD3 → FP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
PS3 → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
FIL / SX3 → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
MD3 / Tiger → FE4 / Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FIM / IOM → FP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
FIM / IOM → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
CIX / CIX3 → FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
CIX / CIX3 → FAL7 / AEU7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
CIX / CIX3 → FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
MD4 → FP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
KME / AG1 → FP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MD4 / Dragon → FE4 / Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FE5 → FP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
KME / AG1 → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MP2 / MS2 → FP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
FE5 / Lion → FE4 / Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → FE4 / Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM, MSC
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 → FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL

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South Korea to Switzerland By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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South Korea to Switzerland by Air freight

Quickest air route

Incheon International Airport to Zürich Airport

Most frequent

Incheon International Airport to Geneva Cointrin International Airport

South Korea to Switzerland by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Busan to Salerno

Cargo flights

Busan to Rotterdam

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