Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Hiroshima to Norfolk by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Hiroshima and Norfolk is 35 days 12h. Ships depart from Hakata (JPHKT) and arrive at Norfolk (USORF) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a day.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Hiroshima and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a day from Hakata (JPHKT) and arrive into Norfolk (USORF) around 35 days 12h later. These services are operated by ONE, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, ONE, ONE, ONE, Yang Ming, ONE, Yang Ming, ONE, ONE, Yang Ming, ONE, Evergreen, Evergreen, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Hiroshima to Norfolk by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Hiroshima to Norfolk takes around 19h 42m. Flights depart from Kansai International Airport (KIX) and arrive at Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Hiroshima and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 19h 42m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Hiroshima and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Hiroshima and Norfolk. Cargo flights depart from Kansai International Airport (KIX) and arrive at Norfolk International Airport (ORF) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 19h 42m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Hiroshima to Norfolk by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Hiroshima and Norfolk by cargo ship is 10,777 Nautical Miles (19,960 Kilometres / 12,402 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Hakata (JPHKT) and Norfolk (USORF).

Question 7

What is the distance between Hiroshima to Norfolk by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Hiroshima and Norfolk by air is around 11,609 Kilometres (7,214 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (IWK) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Hiroshima to Norfolk by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.58t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Hiroshima to Norfolk. 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 Hiroshima to Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

495kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Hiroshima to Norfolk. 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
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JK2 → EC1 → EMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KTH → NUE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KTH → NUE2 → TAE → TAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KTH → NUE2 → TAE → TAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PAS → EC1 → → AL2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
PAS → EC1 → → AL2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
PAS → EC1 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
JK2 → EC1 → → AT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JK2 → EC1 → → AT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JK2 → EC1 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PAS → EC1 → AL6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
JK2 → EC1 → FLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PAS → EC1 → EC5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
JK2 → EC1 → AT4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
JK2 → EC1 → EC5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PAS → EC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
JK2 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KTH → NUE2 → AUE	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Evergreen
KTH → NUE2 → PE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KAGUYA → Empire → Elephant	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KAGUYA → Empire → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KAGUYA → Empire → NEUATL2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
KAGUYA → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KAGUYA → Empire → MEDUSEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KAGUYA → Empire → MEDUSEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KAGUYA → Empire → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Hiroshima to Norfolk by Air freight

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Kansai International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

Closest airports

Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to Washington Dulles International Airport

Hiroshima to Norfolk by Container ship

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Hakata to Norfolk

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