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

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Korea and United States is 12 days 1h. Ships depart from Busan (KRPUS) and arrive at Seattle (USSEA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

How regularly do container ships travel between South Korea and United States?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Busan (KRPUS) and arrive into Seattle (USSEA) around 12 days 1h later. These services are operated by MSC, CMA CGM and SM Line.

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

The quickest flight from South Korea to United States takes around 6h 50m. Flights depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrive at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

How often do planes fly between South Korea and United States?

Scheduled flights between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Kalitta Air, UPS Airlines and FedEx and the typical transit time is around 6h 50m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between South Korea and United States. Cargo flights depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrive at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 6h 50m. Kalitta Air, UPS Airlines and FedEx operates on this route.

What is the distance between South Korea to United States by ship?

The distance between South Korea and United States by cargo ship is 4,988 Nautical Miles (9,237 Kilometres / 5,740 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Busan (KRPUS) and Seattle (USSEA).

What is the distance between South Korea to United States by air?

The distance between South Korea and United States by air is around 6,104 Kilometres (3,793 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

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

510kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Korea to United States. 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 South Korea to United States?

361kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Korea to United States. 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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Air Freight

6h 50m, 1-2 times a day

361kg CO₂e

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12 days 1h, Every 1-2 days

510kg CO₂e

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South Korea to United States by Air freight

The quickest way to get from South Korea to United States by plane will take about 6h 50m and departs from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrives into Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. Kalitta Air 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 Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Departs from

ICN

Departs from

ANC

6h 50m: 1-2 times a day

6,104 km
3,793 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

361kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Kalitta AirFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
UPS AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Cargo flights

Incheon International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Departs from

ICN

Departs from

LAX

11h 30m: 2-4 times a day

9,636 km
5,988 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

773kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Asiana AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Kalitta AirFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
Asiana AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Asiana AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747 Freighter+2 others

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Most frequent

Incheon International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Departs from

ICN

Departs from

SFO

10h 48m: Every few hours

9,095 km
5,652 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

672kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9
Asiana AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+1 others
WestJet	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
EVA Air	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+3 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+4 others
Asiana AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747 Freighter+2 others

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South Korea to United States by Container ship

The quickest way to get from South Korea to United States by ship will take about 12 days 1h and departs from Busan (KRPUS) and arrives into Seattle (USSEA). There are vessels departing every 1-2 days on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Busan to Seattle

Port of loading

KRPUS

Port of loading

USSEA

12 days 1h: Every 1-2 days

9,237 km
5,740 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

510kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Chinook - Clanga / ZNP	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC, ZIM
CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Rose / PNS	Direct	2-4 times a week	SM Line, MSC
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Cargo flights

Incheon to Long Beach

Port of loading

KRINC

Port of loading

USLGB

27 days 19h: 1-2 times a week

12,337 km
7,666 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

799kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PS6	Direct	1-2 times a week	HMM, ONE, SM Line, Wan Hai, Yang Ming
KST → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
KTX → HIXP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ AAC4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KST → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, SM Line
KTX → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
→ MP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
KTH → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
KTX → MP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
KTH → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
ANX →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
KHP →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
ICN → PS6	Transshipment	N/A	HMM
KST →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
KTX →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
ICN → MP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
KTH →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, TS Lines
ICN1 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CII → AAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PS6 → CP3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS6 → PS5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
KHX → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
NKT → HIXP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
KHX → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
KVS → PS6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
NKT →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, TS Lines
AK47 → AAC / CP3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO
→ PS5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AK49 → AAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
HPX1 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
NCS → SEA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KTX → BOHAI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
KTX → YANGTSE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NTX →	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	King Ocean
AK47 → CEN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KPX → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
AK47 → AAC / CP3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, COSCO
KPX → MP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
AK49 → CEN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KPX →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
AK49 → AAC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO

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Most frequent

Busan to Los Angeles

Port of loading

KRPUS

Port of loading

USLAX

14 days 18h: 1-2 times a day

10,202 km
6,339 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

661kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EX1 / TP5	Direct	2-4 times a week	CNC Line, CMA CGM, APL, Maersk
PS6	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, SM Line, Wan Hai, Yang Ming
WC2 / TP8	Direct	2-4 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WC5 / TP7	Direct	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ZX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
HDS2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, HEDE
EXX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
HBB / AAC2 / CPS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO

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Ocean routes from South Korea to United States

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South Korea to United States by Air freight

Quickest air route

Incheon International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Cargo flights

Incheon International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Most frequent

Incheon International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

South Korea to United States by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Busan to Seattle

Cargo flights

Incheon to Long Beach

Most frequent

Busan to Los Angeles

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