Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tokyo and Beijing is 4 days 2h. Ships depart from Shimizu (JPSMZ) and arrive at Tianjin (CNTSN) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Tokyo and Beijing?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Shimizu (JPSMZ) and arrive into Tianjin (CNTSN) around 4 days 2h later. These services are operated by SITC and SITC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Tokyo to Beijing takes around 4h 6m. Flights depart from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Tokyo and Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Japan Airlines, Air China, All Nippon Airways, Hainan Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, China Eastern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines and the typical transit time is around 4h 6m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Tokyo and Beijing. Cargo flights depart from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 4h 21m. All Nippon Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Tokyo to Beijing by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tokyo and Beijing by cargo ship is 1,391 Nautical Miles (2,577 Kilometres / 1,601 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shimizu (JPSMZ) and Tianjin (CNTSN).

Question 7

What is the distance between Tokyo to Beijing by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tokyo and Beijing by air is around 2,095 Kilometres (1,301 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

250kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Tokyo to Beijing. 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 Beijing?

Accepted Answer

95kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Tokyo to Beijing. 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
Japan Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+1 others
All Nippon Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+5 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
All Nippon AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PBT3	Direct	2-4 times a week	SITC
PBT2 & PST2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
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Tokyo to Beijing By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Tokyo Haneda International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

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