Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Tokyo to Anchorage by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tokyo and Anchorage is 9 days 21h. Ships depart from Yokohama (JPYOK) and arrive at Prince Rupert (CAPRR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Tokyo and Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Yokohama (JPYOK) and arrive into Prince Rupert (CAPRR) around 9 days 21h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Tokyo to Anchorage by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Tokyo to Anchorage takes around 6h 8m. Flights depart from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrive at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Tokyo and Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines and FedEx and the typical transit time is around 6h 8m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Tokyo and Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Tokyo and Anchorage. Cargo flights depart from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrive at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 6h 8m. UPS Airlines and FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Tokyo to Anchorage by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tokyo and Anchorage by cargo ship is 4,534 Nautical Miles (8,397 Kilometres / 5,218 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tokyo (JPTYO) and Prince Rupert (CAPRR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Tokyo to Anchorage by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tokyo and Anchorage by air is around 5,520 Kilometres (3,430 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Tokyo to Anchorage by sea?

Accepted Answer

763kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Tokyo to Anchorage. 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 Tokyo to Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

217kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Tokyo to Anchorage. 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
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing (Douglas) MD-11 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TP1 / Maple	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
→ TP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JPXSCNC →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
JTX →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
JPI →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
New Origami → Maple	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
JTVS →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PS3 → PN4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, Yang Ming
JK1 → PN4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NZJ → PN4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SKT5 → CPNW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT6 → CPNW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CMX6NWX / EPNW / ANP / PNW3 → TWPKS / CPNW / PE2 / PNW4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
JKN → CPNW / PNW4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JPH → PN4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Tokyo to Anchorage By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Narita International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

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