Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tokyo and Colombo is 19 days 17h. Ships depart from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Tokyo and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 19 days 17h later. These services are operated by Evergreen, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Wan Hai, Wan Hai, ONE, CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO, Wan Hai, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, Wan Hai, Wan Hai, Wan Hai, Wan Hai, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Wan Hai, COSCO, Wan Hai, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO and COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Tokyo to Colombo takes around 9h 23m. Flights depart from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Tokyo and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by SriLankan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 9h 23m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is the distance between Tokyo to Colombo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tokyo and Colombo by cargo ship is 4,734 Nautical Miles (8,767 Kilometres / 5,448 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tokyo (JPTYO) and Colombo (LKCMB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Tokyo to Colombo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tokyo and Colombo by air is around 6,844 Kilometres (4,252 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

693kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Tokyo to Colombo. 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 Colombo?

Accepted Answer

518kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Tokyo to Colombo. 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
SriLankan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+2 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+3 others
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JTP → CES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JSM / JPX / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
JSM / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
NS1 → CIX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Wan Hai, Interasia
NS1 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
JSM3 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
JSM3 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JSM → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JH2 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
JTS → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
JTS → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JTS → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NS1 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
JTP / JH2 → CIX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Wan Hai, Evergreen
NS1 → CIX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Wan Hai, Interasia
JCV → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
JSM → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JPX → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JSM / JPX / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
JCV → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
JTS → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JCV → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SKT5 → AEU9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CJ29 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT5 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
SKT2 → AEU9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT2 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JK1 → JTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
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Tokyo to Colombo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Tokyo to Colombo by Air freight

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Closest airports

Tokyo Haneda International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

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