Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Seoul and Zürich is 38 days 13h. Ships depart from Busan (KRPUS) and arrive at Genoa (ITGOA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Seoul and Zürich?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Busan (KRPUS) and arrive into Genoa (ITGOA) around 38 days 13h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Seoul to Zürich takes around 13h 25m. Flights depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrive at Zürich Airport (ZRH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Seoul and Zürich?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Korean Air, Swiss, KLM, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, LOT and Asiana Airlines and the typical transit time is around 13h 25m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Seoul and Zürich. Cargo flights depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrive at Zürich Airport (ZRH) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 13h 25m. Turkish Airlines and Asiana Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Seoul to Zürich by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Seoul and Zürich by cargo ship is 9,377 Nautical Miles (17,367 Kilometres / 10,791 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Busan (KRPUS) and Genoa (ITGOA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Seoul to Zürich by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Seoul and Zürich by air is around 8,754 Kilometres (5,439 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Zürich Airport (ZRH).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.37t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Seoul to Zürich. 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 Zürich?

Accepted Answer

393kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Seoul to Zürich. 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
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Swiss	2-4 times a week	Airbus A340-300
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+5 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+5 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+8 others
Etihad Airways	Daily	Boeing 787-9
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787+2 others
LOT	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+5 others
Asiana AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
Asiana AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BEX2 → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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