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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Switzerland and South Korea is 31 days 2h. Ships depart from Vado Ligure (ITVDL) and arrive at Gwangyang (KRKAN) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Vado Ligure (ITVDL) and arrive into Gwangyang (KRKAN) around 31 days 2h later. These services are operated by Maersk and Maersk.

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

The quickest flight from Switzerland to South Korea takes around 11h 32m. Flights depart from Zürich Airport (ZRH) and arrive at Incheon International Airport (ICN).

How often do planes fly between Switzerland and South Korea?

Scheduled flights between Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Korean Air, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, KLM, Finnair, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Thai Airways, LOT, Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 11h 32m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Switzerland and South Korea. Cargo flights depart from Zürich Airport (ZRH) and arrive at Incheon International Airport (ICN) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 11h 32m. Lufthansa operates on this route.

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

The distance between Switzerland and South Korea by cargo ship is 9,030 Nautical Miles (16,724 Kilometres / 10,392 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Vado Ligure (ITVDL) and Gwangyang (KRKAN).

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

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

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

1.06t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Switzerland to South Korea. 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 Switzerland to South Korea?

393kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Switzerland to South Korea. 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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Switzerland to South Korea By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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11h 32m, Every 1-2 days

393kg CO₂e

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31 days 2h, 1-2 times a week

1.06t CO₂e

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Switzerland to South Korea by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Switzerland to South Korea by plane will take about 11h 32m and departs from Zürich Airport (ZRH) and arrives into Incheon International Airport (ICN). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Korean Air is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Zürich Airport to Incheon International Airport

Departs from

ZRH

Departs from

ICN

11h 32m: Every 1-2 days

8,754 km
5,439 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

393kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

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
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+5 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+6 others
Finnair	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+4 others
Etihad Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
LOT	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 170+6 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+5 others
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A319+6 others

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Most frequent

Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Incheon International Airport

Departs from

GVA

Departs from

ICN

17h 39m: 1-2 times a day

9,113 km
5,663 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

450kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+4 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others
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Switzerland to South Korea by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Switzerland to South Korea by ship will take about 31 days 2h and departs from Vado Ligure (ITVDL) and arrives into Gwangyang (KRKAN). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Vado Ligure to Gwangyang

Port of loading

ITVDL

Port of loading

KRKAN

31 days 2h: 1-2 times a week

16,724 km
10,392 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.06t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SE2 / AE11 → KS1 / A05	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → KS1 / A05	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
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Cargo flights

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to Busan

Port of loading

BEANR

Port of loading

KRPUS

48 days 20h: Every 2-4 weeks

20,269 km
12,595 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

896kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Swan Sentosa / FE6	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, ONE, Yang Ming
FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2 → HIXP / AAC4 / PCC1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
AEU3 → CKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AEU3 → AK6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2 → MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
NE3 → PCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL2 → CBX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NE3 → AUG	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Evergreen
FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2 → PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2 → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
LL2 →	Transshipment	N/A	OOCL
FAL2 →	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2 → HIXP / AAC4 / PCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
AEU3 → CKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AEU3 → AK6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2 → MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
NE3 → PCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL2 → CBX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NE3 → AUG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2 → PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2 → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
LL2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FAL2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL2 / AEU3 → KCM2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, CMA CGM
LL2 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
FAL2 / AEU3 → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
LL2 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
FAL3 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AEU3 → AK3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
AEU3 → AK3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
NWC-USA-SAWC → Empire	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC

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Most frequent

Vado Ligure to Busan

Port of loading

ITVDL

Port of loading

KRPUS

33 days 4h: 2-4 times a day

16,987 km
10,555 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.05t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SE2 / AE11 → AS2 / ASAS3	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AE11 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE11 → TP5	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
SE2 / AE11 → WC3 / TP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → WC4 / TP5	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → US2 / TP12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → AS2 / ASAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AE11 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE11 → TP5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SE2 / AE11 → WC3 / TP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → WC4 / TP5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → US2 / TP12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Switzerland to South Korea by Air freight

Quickest air route

Zürich Airport to Incheon International Airport

Most frequent

Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Incheon International Airport

Switzerland to South Korea by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Vado Ligure to Gwangyang

Cargo flights

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to Busan

Most frequent

Vado Ligure to Busan

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