How long does it take to ship a container from Yokohama to Seattle by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Yokohama and Seattle is 12 days 9h. Ships depart from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrive at Tacoma (USTIW) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Yokohama and Seattle?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrive into Tacoma (USTIW) around 12 days 9h later. These services are operated by HMM, Evergreen, HMM, ONE, ONE and ONE.

How long does it take to send cargo from Yokohama to Seattle by air freight?

The quickest flight from Yokohama to Seattle takes around 8h 46m. Flights depart from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrive at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

How often do planes fly between Yokohama and Seattle?

Scheduled flights between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Japan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Atlas Air and WestJet and the typical transit time is around 8h 46m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Yokohama and Seattle?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Yokohama and Seattle. 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 Yokohama to Seattle by ship?

The distance between Yokohama and Seattle by cargo ship is 5,300 Nautical Miles (9,815 Kilometres / 6,099 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yokohama (JPYOK) and Seattle (USSEA).

What is the distance between Yokohama to Seattle by air?

The distance between Yokohama and Seattle by air is around 7,720 Kilometres (4,797 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Yokohama to Seattle by sea?

596kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Yokohama to Seattle. 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 Yokohama to Seattle?

342kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Yokohama to Seattle. 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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Yokohama to Seattle By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Yokohama to Seattle by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Yokohama to Seattle by plane will take about 8h 46m and departs from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrives into Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. Japan Airlines 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 Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

Departs from

NRT

Departs from

SEA

8h 46m: 1-2 times a day

7,665 km
4,763 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

349kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Hawaiian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Alaska Airlines	N/A
Atlas Air	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-400+1 others
WestJet	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+4 others

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Closest airports

Tokyo Haneda International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

Departs from

HND

Departs from

SEA

9h 6m: 1-2 times a day

7,720 km
4,797 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

342kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Hawaiian Airlines	Daily	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+1 others
Alaska Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-900 (winglets)+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+2 others

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Yokohama to Seattle by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Yokohama to Seattle by ship will take about 12 days 9h and departs from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrives into Tacoma (USTIW). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. HMM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Tokyo to Tacoma

Port of loading

JPTYO

Port of loading

USTIW

12 days 9h: 1-2 times a week

8,028 km
4,988 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

520kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PN1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, ONE
NWX / EPNW / ANP / PNW3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PN3	Direct	N/A	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
PS3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
PS3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
PS3 → PN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM

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Closest seaports

Yokohama to Seattle

Port of loading

JPYOK

Port of loading

USSEA

20 days 5h: Every 1-2 weeks

9,815 km
6,099 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

596kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AZTEC → Chinook	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Andes → Chinook	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
COSCO - CTJ \| OOCL - KTX2 → SVC2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Swire
COSCO - CTJ \| OOCL - KTX2 → 1C	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Swire
NAT → 1J	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Swire
ACSA1 / WSA4 / TLP2 → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
JSM / JPX → CPV / PE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
KTX4 → PNW1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
WSA8 / TLP8 → CPV / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SKT5 → CPV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT2 → CPV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD → CPNW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
JSM / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → CPNW / MPNW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CJ29 → CPV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT2 → MPNW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WSA8 / TLP8 → MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SKT5 → MPNW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AME1/TPM / AZTEC → CALEX / MSC - CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
AM2 → 1C	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Swire
AM2 → SVC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Swire
CJ29 → MPNW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
OCR → CPNW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AM2 → 1J	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Swire

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Most frequent

Yokohama to Tacoma

Port of loading

JPYOK

Port of loading

USTIW

25 days 15h: 2-4 times a week

11,585 km
7,199 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

731kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WC4 / TP5	Direct	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
JS3 → PN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JSM / JPX / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → NWX / EPNW / ANP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
JSM → PN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JCV → PN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
NW3 / AZTEC / AX3 → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, MSC, HMM
NW2 / Andes / AX2 → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, ONE, HMM
JTC → PN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
WC5 / TP7 → AGX / FM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
JCV → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
AME1/TPM → WC4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AN2 → WC4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AME1/TPM → AGX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
WC5 / TP7 → WC4 / TP5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AN2 → AGX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AME1/TPM → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AN2 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SKT2 → EPNW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WC5 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NW3 / AZTEC / AX3 → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, MSC, HMM
TBD → TP5	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
NW2 / Andes / AX2 → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE, HMM
WSA8 / TLP8 → EPNW / PNW3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CJ29 → EPNW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT5 → EPNW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
TBD → FM1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
NW3 / AX3 → PN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
JP1 / A06 → AGX / FM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NW2 / AX2 → PN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
JP1 / A06 → WC4 / TP5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
JP1 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
KTX4 → PNW3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
JTP → ANP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Air Freight

8h 46m, 1-2 times a day

349kg CO₂e

Container Ship

12 days 9h, 1-2 times a week

520kg CO₂e

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Yokohama to Seattle By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Yokohama to Seattle by Air freight

Quickest air route

Narita International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

Closest airports

Tokyo Haneda International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

Yokohama to Seattle by Container ship

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Tokyo to Tacoma

Closest seaports

Yokohama to Seattle

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