Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Anchorage and Tokyo is 19 days 8h. Ships depart from Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and arrive at Tokyo (JPTYO) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Anchorage and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and arrive into Tokyo (JPTYO) around 19 days 8h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO and COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Anchorage to Tokyo takes around 6h 40m. Flights depart from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and arrive at Narita International Airport (NRT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Anchorage and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Narita International Airport (NRT) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines, FedEx and UPS Airlines and the typical transit time is around 6h 40m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Anchorage and Tokyo. Cargo flights depart from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and arrive at Narita International Airport (NRT) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 6h 40m. UPS Airlines, FedEx and UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Anchorage to Tokyo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Anchorage and Tokyo by cargo ship is 5,151 Nautical Miles (9,539 Kilometres / 5,927 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and Tokyo (JPTYO).

Question 7

What is the distance between Anchorage to Tokyo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Anchorage and Tokyo by air is around 7,229 Kilometres (4,492 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) and Yokota Air Base (OKO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

731kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Anchorage to Tokyo. 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 Anchorage to Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

464kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Anchorage to Tokyo. 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
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter
FedExFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Kalitta AirFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WC3 → → PN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
WC3 → → PN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CEN → SKT5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CPNW → SKT5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO

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Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Narita International Airport

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Elmendorf Air Force Base to Yokota Air Base

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Prince Rupert to Tokyo

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