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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tokyo and Christchurch is 29 days 1h. Ships depart from Yokohama (JPYOK) and arrive at Lyttelton (NZLYT) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Tokyo and Christchurch?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Yokohama (JPYOK) and arrive into Lyttelton (NZLYT) around 29 days 1h later. These services are operated by OOCL, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO, ONE, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, CNC Line, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk.

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

The quickest flight from Tokyo to Christchurch takes around 17h 50m. Flights depart from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrive at Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

How often do planes fly between Tokyo and Christchurch?

Scheduled flights between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Fiji Airways and Qantas and the typical transit time is around 17h 50m.

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

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Tokyo and Christchurch. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Tokyo to Christchurch by ship?

The distance between Tokyo and Christchurch by cargo ship is 8,169 Nautical Miles (15,129 Kilometres / 9,401 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tokyo (JPTYO) and Lyttelton (NZLYT).

What is the distance between Tokyo to Christchurch by air?

The distance between Tokyo and Christchurch by air is around 9,955 Kilometres (6,186 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

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

1.42t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Tokyo to Christchurch. 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 Tokyo to Christchurch?

753kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Tokyo to Christchurch. 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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Tokyo to Christchurch By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Explore the best way to ship your cargo from Tokyo, Japan to Christchurch, New Zealand by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, market rates, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Tokyo to Christchurch by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Christchurch by plane will take about 17h 50m and departs from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrives into Christchurch International Airport (CHC). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Air New Zealand is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Narita International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

Departs from

NRT

Departs from

CHC

17h 50m: Every 1-2 days

9,592 km
5,960 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

558kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air New Zealand	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Jetstar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Qantas	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Fiji Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+2 others
Qantas	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others

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Closest airports

Tokyo Haneda International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

Departs from

HND

Departs from

CHC

20h 49m: 1-2 times a day

9,955 km
6,186 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

753kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qantas	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
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Tokyo to Christchurch by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Christchurch by ship will take about 29 days 1h and departs from Yokohama (JPYOK) and arrives into Lyttelton (NZLYT). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. OOCL is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Yokohama to Lyttelton

Port of loading

JPYOK

Port of loading

NZLYT

29 days 1h: Every 2-4 weeks

12,883 km
8,005 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.18t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KTX4 → CNS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
M2X / WSA6 / TLP6 → ANZEX / CNS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
JPX / JSM / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → ANZEX / CNS / ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, CNC Line, COSCO
TP5 → ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WSA8 / TLP8 / COSCO - WSA8 \| OOCL - TLP8 → CNS / ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Maersk, OOCL
AX4 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CJ29 → CNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WSA8 / TLP8 / COSCO - WSA8 \| OOCL - TLP8 → JKN / JSTAR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Maersk, OOCL
JTS → CNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT2 → CNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT5 → CNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
A06 → ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SKT5 → JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT2 → JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JP1 / A06 → JSTAR / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SH1 → JSTAR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SINOL - NJ1 \| SITC - VTX2 → ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line, Maersk
WSA4 / TLP2 → JKN	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SH3 → JSTAR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IA7 → JSTAR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AME1/TPM / AX3 → NZJ / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
AN2 / AX2 → NZJ / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
WC5 / TP7 → JSTAR / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
TBD → JSTAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Closest seaports

Tokyo to Lyttelton

Port of loading

JPTYO

Port of loading

NZLYT

33 days 13h: 2-4 times a week

15,129 km
9,401 mi.

Direct
7 stops

Estimated emissions

1.42t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JKN / JSTAR / NZJ / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN	Direct	2-4 times a week	COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ONE, OOCL
KTX4 → CNS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
JTS → CNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JSM3 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JP8 → ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line
JPX / JSM / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → ANZEX / CNS / ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, CNC Line, COSCO
JTS → CNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CJ29 → CNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JPX / JSM / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → KIXANL / NZS / ANL - KIX \| CMA - KIXANL \| COSCO - NZS \| OOCL - NZS \| PIL - NZS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, CNC Line, COSCO
SKT2 → CNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JTS → NZS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CCL - QJX2 & QJX7 \| SJJS - QJK1 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SKT5 → CNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
A06 → ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SKT5 → JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT2 → JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JP1 / A06 → JSTAR / COSCO - JKN \| ML - JSTAR \| ONE - NZJ \| OOCL - JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SINOL - NJ1 \| SITC - VTX2 → ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line, Maersk

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Ocean routes from Tokyo to Christchurch

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Air Freight

17h 50m, Every 1-2 days

558kg CO₂e

Container Ship

29 days 1h, Every 2-4 weeks

1.18t CO₂e

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Tokyo to Christchurch By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Tokyo to Christchurch by Air freight

Quickest air route

Narita International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

Closest airports

Tokyo Haneda International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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Quickest ocean route

Yokohama to Lyttelton

Closest seaports

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