Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Philadelphia to Kuala Lumpur by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Philadelphia and Kuala Lumpur is 39 days 17h. Ships depart from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive at Port Klang (MYPKG) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Philadelphia and Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive into Port Klang (MYPKG) around 39 days 17h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Philadelphia to Kuala Lumpur by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Philadelphia to Kuala Lumpur takes around 1 day 1h. Flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Philadelphia and Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Etihad Airways, Saudia, China Southern Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Korean Air, Air China, EVA Air, Xiamen Air, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 1 day 1h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Philadelphia and Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Philadelphia and Kuala Lumpur. Cargo flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 1 day 1h. China Airlines and Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Kuala Lumpur by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Kuala Lumpur by cargo ship is 13,268 Nautical Miles (24,573 Kilometres / 15,269 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Philadelphia (USPHL) and Port Klang (MYPKG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Kuala Lumpur by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Kuala Lumpur by air is around 16,455 Kilometres (10,225 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Philadelphia to Kuala Lumpur by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.4t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Philadelphia to Kuala Lumpur. 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 Philadelphia to Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

671kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Philadelphia to Kuala Lumpur. 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
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+2 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others
Philippine Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747+1 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Xiamen Air	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+5 others
China AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Air India	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KEA → CJX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AMERXL / NEWS → TWS / AWE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
AMERXL / NEWS → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
RTWPAN / PAD → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD → TWS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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