Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from South Korea to Turkey by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Korea and Turkey is 35 days 11h. Ships depart from Busan (KRPUS) and arrive at Iskenderun (TRISK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between South Korea and Turkey?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Busan (KRPUS) and arrive into Iskenderun (TRISK) around 35 days 11h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from South Korea to Turkey by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Korea to Turkey takes around 11h 46m. Flights depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrive at İstanbul Airport (IST).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Korea and Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and İstanbul Airport (IST) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Uzbekistan Airways, China Southern Airlines, Air Astana, Emirates, Etihad Airways, LOT, Lufthansa, KLM and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 11h 46m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between South Korea and Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between South Korea and Turkey. Cargo flights depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrive at İstanbul Airport (IST) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 11h 46m. Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between South Korea to Turkey by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Korea and Turkey by cargo ship is 8,485 Nautical Miles (15,713 Kilometres / 9,764 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Busan (KRPUS) and Iskenderun (TRISK).

Question 7

What is the distance between South Korea to Turkey by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Korea and Turkey by air is around 7,933 Kilometres (4,930 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and İstanbul Airport (IST).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from South Korea to Turkey by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.15t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Korea to Turkey. 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 South Korea to Turkey?

Accepted Answer

472kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Korea to Turkey. 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
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Asiana Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200LR
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Uzbekistan Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+6 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+2 others
Air Astana	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767+1 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Etihad Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
LOT	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+5 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air Astana	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767+2 others
Air Astana	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+10 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Finnair	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BEX2 → EMED2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AEM6 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
BEX2 → GTL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX2 → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX2 → ALYEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX2 → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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South Korea to Turkey By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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South Korea to Turkey by Air freight

Quickest air route

Incheon International Airport to İstanbul Airport

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Incheon International Airport to Antalya International Airport

South Korea to Turkey by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Busan to Iskenderun

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Busan to Mersin

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