Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Seoul to Amsterdam by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Seoul and Amsterdam is 45 days 19h. Ships depart from Incheon (KRINC) and arrive at Rotterdam (NLRTM) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Seoul and Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Incheon (KRINC) and arrive into Rotterdam (NLRTM) around 45 days 19h later. These services are operated by ONE.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Seoul to Amsterdam by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Seoul to Amsterdam takes around 14h 15m. Flights depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Seoul and Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) depart daily. These flights are serviced by KLM, Korean Air, China Cargo Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, China Southern Airlines, Finnair, Emirates, Delta Air Lines, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, EVA Air and Asiana Airlines and the typical transit time is around 14h 15m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Seoul and Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Seoul and Amsterdam. Cargo flights depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 14h 15m. China Cargo Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Asiana Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Seoul to Amsterdam by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Seoul and Amsterdam by cargo ship is 14,897 Nautical Miles (27,589 Kilometres / 17,143 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Incheon (KRINC) and Rotterdam (NLRTM).

Question 7

What is the distance between Seoul to Amsterdam by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Seoul and Amsterdam by air is around 8,807 Kilometres (5,472 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Seoul to Amsterdam by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.69t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Seoul to Amsterdam. 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 Seoul to Amsterdam?

Accepted Answer

425kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Seoul to Amsterdam. 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
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER
China Cargo AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+6 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+7 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400+6 others
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+3 others
Finnair	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
EVA Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Asiana AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
Asiana AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Asiana AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KCS2 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
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Gimpo International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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