Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Turkey and Japan is 29 days 18h. Ships depart from Izmit (TRIZT) and arrive at Wakamatsu (JPWAM) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Turkey and Japan?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Izmit (TRIZT) and arrive into Wakamatsu (JPWAM) around 29 days 18h later. These services are operated by China United and China United.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Turkey to Japan takes around 10h 40m. Flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Kansai International Airport (KIX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Turkey and Japan?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, China Southern Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Thai Airways and the typical transit time is around 10h 40m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Turkey and Japan. 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 Turkey to Japan by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Turkey and Japan by cargo ship is 8,614 Nautical Miles (15,953 Kilometres / 9,913 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Izmit (TRIZT) and Wakamatsu (JPWAM).

Question 7

What is the distance between Turkey to Japan by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Turkey and Japan by air is around 8,756 Kilometres (5,441 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Kansai International Airport (KIX).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.12t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Turkey to Japan. 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 Turkey to Japan?

Accepted Answer

330kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Turkey to Japan. 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 Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Asiana Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200LR+5 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+4 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+4 others
Asiana Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200LR+2 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Singapore Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RS1 → REX - X → EXS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United
RS1 → REX → EXS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
→ IA88	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
→ IA5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
→ Sakura Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RS1 → REX - X → EXS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United
RS1 → REX → EXS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
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Turkey to Japan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Turkey to Japan by Air freight

Quickest air route

İstanbul Airport to Kansai International Airport

Most frequent

İstanbul Airport to Fukuoka Airport

Turkey to Japan by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Izmit to Wakamatsu

Cargo flights

Izmit to Yokohama

Most frequent

Izmit to Nagoya, Aichi

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