Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Quito to Busan by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Quito and Busan is 23 days 3h. Ships depart from Guayaquil (ECGYE) and arrive at Busan (KRPUS) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Quito and Busan?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Guayaquil (ECGYE) and arrive into Busan (KRPUS) around 23 days 3h later. These services are operated by ZIM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Quito to Busan by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Quito to Busan takes around 1 day 6h. Flights depart from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and arrive at Incheon International Airport (ICN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Quito and Busan?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Atlas Air, Delta Air Lines, Air Canada and Atlas Air and the typical transit time is around 1 day 6h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Quito and Busan?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Quito and Busan. Cargo flights depart from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and arrive at Incheon International Airport (ICN) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 6h. Atlas Air and Atlas Air operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Quito to Busan by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Quito and Busan by cargo ship is 10,647 Nautical Miles (19,718 Kilometres / 12,252 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Guayaquil (ECGYE) and Busan (KRPUS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Quito to Busan by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Quito and Busan by air is around 15,165 Kilometres (9,423 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Incheon International Airport (ICN).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Quito to Busan by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.33t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Quito to Busan. 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 Quito to Busan?

Accepted Answer

585kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Quito to Busan. 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 747-8F Freighter
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 757+1 others
Air Canada	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 767 Freighter+1 others
Atlas AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZCX → ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
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