Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tokyo and Oakland is 17 days 14h. Ships depart from Yokohama (JPYOK) and arrive at Oakland (USOAK) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Tokyo and Oakland?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Yokohama (JPYOK) and arrive into Oakland (USOAK) around 17 days 14h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Yang Ming, MSC, MSC, COSCO, ONE, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, ONE, Yang Ming, OOCL, COSCO, Maersk, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Yang Ming, Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Tokyo to Oakland takes around 9h 11m. Flights depart from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Tokyo and Oakland?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Narita International Airport (NRT) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Japan Airlines, ZIPAIR, All Nippon Airways, WestJet and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 9h 11m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Tokyo and Oakland. Cargo flights depart from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrive at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 16h 11m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Tokyo to Oakland by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tokyo and Oakland by cargo ship is 5,341 Nautical Miles (9,892 Kilometres / 6,146 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tokyo (JPTYO) and Oakland (USOAK).

Question 7

What is the distance between Tokyo to Oakland by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tokyo and Oakland by air is around 10,076 Kilometres (6,261 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.42t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Tokyo to Oakland. 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 Oakland?

Accepted Answer

623kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Tokyo to Oakland. 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 787-9
ZIPAIR	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
WestJet	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+5 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Hawaiian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777
Hawaiian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Alaska Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EX1 / TBD / APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, Maersk
SE3 → MSC - CALEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NW3 / AZTEC / AX3 → MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, ONE, HMM
JTS → PS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AME1/TPM / AZTEC → CALEX / MSC - CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd
NW2 / Andes / AX2 → MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, ONE, HMM
SKT2 → AAC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NW3 / AX3 → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
WSA8 / TLP8 → AAC2 / PCN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CJ29 → AAC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JTS → AAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NW2 / AX2 → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
JTS → PS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
KTX4 → PCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
SKT5 → AAC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JP1 / A06 → WC2 / TP8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
JCV → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
JTS → PS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AME1/TPM → WC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
WC5 / TP7 → WC2 / TP8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
JTS → PS7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AN2 → WC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
JTS → PS4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
TBD → TP8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SH3 → TP8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Tokyo to Oakland By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Tokyo to Oakland by Air freight

Quickest air route

Narita International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Closest airports

Tokyo Haneda International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

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Narita International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

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Tokyo Haneda International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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