Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from New York to Hong Kong by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between New York and Hong Kong is 28 days 11h. Ships depart from New York (USNYC) and arrive at Hong Kong (HKHKG) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between New York and Hong Kong?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from New York (USNYC) and arrive into Hong Kong (HKHKG) around 28 days 11h later. These services are operated by Wan Hai.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from New York to Hong Kong by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from New York to Hong Kong takes around 21h 45m. Flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between New York and Hong Kong?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Atlas Air and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 21h 45m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between New York and Hong Kong?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between New York and Hong Kong. Cargo flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 21h 45m. Atlas Air and Cathay Pacific operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between New York to Hong Kong by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between New York and Hong Kong by cargo ship is 11,679 Nautical Miles (21,630 Kilometres / 13,440 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New York (USNYC) and Hong Kong (HKHKG).

Question 7

What is the distance between New York to Hong Kong by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between New York and Hong Kong by air is around 13,614 Kilometres (8,459 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from New York to Hong Kong by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.3t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from New York to Hong Kong. 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 New York to Hong Kong?

Accepted Answer

530kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from New York to Hong Kong. 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 AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747 Freighter
Cathay PacificFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+3 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Atlas AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747 Freighter+1 others
China AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
EVA AirFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
SaudiaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+2 others

More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8+2 others
EgyptAir	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300+2 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777+3 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+2 others

More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AA9	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

New York to Hong Kong By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Map / Route overview

Compare shipping modes

Air Freight

Container Ship

About Fluent Cargo

New York to Hong Kong by Air freight

Quickest air route

John F Kennedy International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Cargo flights

John F Kennedy International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Most frequent

Newark Liberty International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

New York to Hong Kong by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

New York to Hong Kong

More about shipping cargo and freight from New York to Hong Kong by Air, Ocean and Road

Shipping from New York

Shipping to Hong Kong