Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from United States to Japan by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between United States and Japan is 11 days 13h. Ships depart from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive at Yokohama (JPYOK) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between United States and Japan?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive into Yokohama (JPYOK) around 11 days 13h later. These services are operated by Maersk, APL, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, ONE, COSCO, ONE, ONE, Maersk, ONE, HMM, ONE, ONE, COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Wan Hai and ONE.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from United States to Japan by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from United States to Japan takes around 6h 20m. Flights depart from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and arrive at Yokota Air Base (OKO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between United States and Japan?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Yokota Air Base (OKO) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by Atlas Air and Kalitta Air and the typical transit time is around 6h 20m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between United States and Japan?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between United States and Japan. Cargo flights depart from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and arrive at Yokota Air Base (OKO) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 6h 20m. Kalitta Air operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between United States to Japan by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and Japan by cargo ship is 4,664 Nautical Miles (8,638 Kilometres / 5,367 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Oakland (USOAK) and Yokohama (JPYOK).

Question 7

What is the distance between United States to Japan by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and Japan by air is around 5,577 Kilometres (3,466 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Yokota Air Base (OKO).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from United States to Japan by sea?

Accepted Answer

504kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United States to Japan. 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 United States to Japan?

Accepted Answer

519kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United States to Japan. 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
Atlas Air	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-400
Kalitta AirFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Nippon Cargo AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
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

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WC5 / TP7	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EX1 / USX / APL - EX1 \| ML - USX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM, Maersk
TEX / TA10 → WC5 / TP7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
TA10 → USX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
PS1ANL / PANZ → USX / APL - EX1 \| ML - USX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
WSN/PNW / PANZ → WC5 / TP7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Sentosa → AZTEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → NW3 / AZTEC / AX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, MSC
AAC2 → CJ24	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
MS2 → AHX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
MS2 → SPS A	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
TP8 → MAZURI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PS6 → SPS A	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PS6 → NW3 / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
PS8 → NW3 / AX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
PS6 → AHX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AAC2 → SKT4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
WC2 / TP8 → WC3 / TP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WC2 → AME1/TPM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
PS7 / AP1 → JSM3 / NS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Wan Hai
PS7 / AP1 → JSM3 / NS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai, ONE
TA1 / AL5 → NW3 / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PN3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PN1 / PMR - PN1 \|\| HMM - PN1 \| ONE - PN1 \| YML - PN1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM
NWX / EPNW / TPN / PNW3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FP2 → PN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
PN1 → PN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
PN3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PN3 → JKS EAST	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PN3 → JKS WEST	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE

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United States to Japan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

United States to Japan by Air freight

Quickest air route

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Yokota Air Base

Cargo flights

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Narita International Airport

Most frequent

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United States to Japan by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Oakland to Yokohama

Most frequent

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