Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Japan and Australia is 15 days 21h. Ships depart from Tokuyama (JPTXD) and arrive at Brisbane (AUBNE) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Japan and Australia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Tokuyama (JPTXD) and arrive into Brisbane (AUBNE) around 15 days 21h later. These services are operated by COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Japan to Australia takes around 7h 13m. Flights depart from Kansai International Airport (KIX) and arrive at Cairns International Airport (CNS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Japan and Australia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Cairns International Airport (CNS) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Jetstar Airways and the typical transit time is around 7h 13m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Japan and Australia. Cargo flights depart from Kansai International Airport (KIX) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 9h 37m. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Japan to Australia by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Japan and Australia by cargo ship is 4,716 Nautical Miles (8,734 Kilometres / 5,427 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tokuyama (JPTXD) and Brisbane (AUBNE).

Question 7

What is the distance between Japan to Australia by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Japan and Australia by air is around 5,820 Kilometres (3,616 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Cairns International Airport (CNS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

847kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Japan to Australia. 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 Japan to Australia?

Accepted Answer

235kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Japan to Australia. 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
Jetstar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Japan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+1 others
All Nippon Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9
Qantas	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SKS6 → CAPa	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SNG7 → CAPa	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
EPNW → CAPa	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
CTJ / KTX2 → JKN	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
JSM → ASAL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
→	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
JSJ / JID → SEA / AU2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
JSM / KTX5 → NZJ / JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, OOCL
JSM3 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JCV → JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
KTX5 → ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
JSM → AU2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KTX3 → ASAL / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
KTX1 → ASAL / ASA / AA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, OOCL, COSCO

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Japan to Australia By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Japan to Australia by Air freight

Quickest air route

Kansai International Airport to Cairns International Airport

Cargo flights

Kansai International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Most frequent

Tokyo Haneda International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Japan to Australia by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tokuyama to Brisbane

Cargo flights

Nagoya, Aichi to Brisbane

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