Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tokyo and London is 41 days 13h. Ships depart from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrive at Felixstowe (GBFXT) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Tokyo and London?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrive into Felixstowe (GBFXT) around 41 days 13h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, OOCL, MSC and OOCL.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Tokyo to London takes around 14h 24m. Flights depart from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Tokyo and London?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, British Airways, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Turkish Airlines, Air Canada, Thai Airways, United Airlines and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 14h 24m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Tokyo and London. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Tokyo to London by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tokyo and London by cargo ship is 15,130 Nautical Miles (28,021 Kilometres / 17,412 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tokyo (JPTYO) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Tokyo to London by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tokyo and London by air is around 9,602 Kilometres (5,967 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.83t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Tokyo to London. 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 London?

Accepted Answer

428kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Tokyo to London. 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	Daily	Boeing 787-8+1 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air China	Daily	Airbus A321+3 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Thai Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
WestJet	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Iberia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
SriLankan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300
Aeromexico	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FUJI / JPSW / PS1 / JPX → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FP1 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FUJI / JPSW / PS1 / JPX → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FP1 →	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
FUJI / JPSW / PS1 / JPX → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
KTX3 → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
New Origami → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KTX1 → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FUJI / JPSW / FP1 / JPX → WCC / EWX / SWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
JPSW / FP1 / JPX → IEX / IO3 / IP3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, OOCL, Yang Ming
FP1 → ECX-X	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
JPSW / FP1 / JPX → ESE2 / LUX / EEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO, OOCL
FP1 → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FUJI → RTWPAN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FUJI → NEFGUI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FP1 → SAX / SRX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
FUJI / JPSW / FP1 / JPX → WCC / EWX / SWX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
JPSW / FP1 / JPX → IEX / IO3 / IP3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, OOCL, Yang Ming
FP1 → ECX-X	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
JPSW / FP1 / JPX → ESE2 / LUX / EEX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE, COSCO, OOCL
FP1 → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FUJI → RTWPAN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FUJI → NEFGUI	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
FP1 → SAX / SRX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
FP1 → AL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming
FP1 → AL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming
New Origami → Swan-Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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