Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Tokyo to Chicago by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tokyo and Chicago is 33 days 21h. Ships depart from Yokohama (JPYOK) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Tokyo and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Yokohama (JPYOK) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 33 days 21h later. These services are operated by COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk, ONE, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, Wan Hai and Wan Hai.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Tokyo to Chicago by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Tokyo to Chicago takes around 11h 35m. Flights depart from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Tokyo and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Nippon Cargo Airlines, UPS Airlines, Kalitta Air, FedEx, WestJet, Air Canada and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 11h 35m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Tokyo and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Tokyo and Chicago. Cargo flights depart from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 11h 35m. All Nippon Airways, Nippon Cargo Airlines, UPS Airlines, Kalitta Air and FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Tokyo to Chicago by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tokyo and Chicago by cargo ship is 11,783 Nautical Miles (21,821 Kilometres / 13,559 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yokohama (JPYOK) and New York (USNYC).

Question 7

What is the distance between Tokyo to Chicago by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tokyo and Chicago by air is around 12,019 Kilometres (7,469 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Tokyo to Chicago by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.32t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Tokyo to Chicago. 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 Tokyo to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

490kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Tokyo to Chicago. 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
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300
All Nippon AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Nippon Cargo AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
Kalitta AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
WestJet	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ACSA2 / WSA3 / TLP1 → SAX / AWE4 / ECX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
SKT6 / COSCO - SKT6 → SAX / AWE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
ACSA2 / WSA3 / TLP1 → MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
SKT6 / COSCO - SKT6 → MANB / AWE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
AC2 → TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SJJS - SJK2/SJH2 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JP1 / A06 → US2 / TP12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
JP1 / A06 → US1 / TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ACSA2 / WSA3 / TLP1 → SAX / AWE4 / ECX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
WC4 / TP5 → US2 / TP12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
WC4 / TP5 → US1 / TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ACSA2 / WSA3 / TLP1 → VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
SKT6 / COSCO - SKT6 → VESPUCCI / AWE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
ACSA2 / WSA3 / TLP1 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
JCV → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
JCV → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai

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Tokyo to Chicago By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Tokyo to Chicago by Air freight

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Narita International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Tokyo Haneda International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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