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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tokyo and Oakland is 17 days 8h. Ships depart from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrive at Oakland (USOAK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Tokyo and Oakland?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrive into Oakland (USOAK) around 17 days 8h later. These services are operated by ONE, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, ONE, COSCO, ONE, Evergreen, ONE, ONE and ONE.

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

The quickest flight from Tokyo to Oakland takes around 9h 18m. Flights depart from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

How often do planes fly between Tokyo and Oakland?

Scheduled flights between Narita International Airport (NRT) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Japan Airlines, ZIPAIR, All Nippon Airways, WestJet and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 9h 18m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Tokyo and Oakland. Cargo flights depart from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrive at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 15h 52m. FedEx operates on this route.

What is the distance between Tokyo to Oakland by ship?

The distance between Tokyo and Oakland by cargo ship is 5,341 Nautical Miles (9,892 Kilometres / 6,146 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tokyo (JPTYO) and Oakland (USOAK).

What is the distance between Tokyo to Oakland by air?

The distance between Tokyo and Oakland by air is around 8,295 Kilometres (5,154 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

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

2.42t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Tokyo to Oakland. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Tokyo to Oakland?

537kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Tokyo to Oakland. 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.

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9h 18m, 2-4 times a day

374kg CO₂e

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17 days 8h, Every 1-2 weeks

2.42t CO₂e

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Tokyo to Oakland by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Oakland by plane will take about 9h 18m and departs from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrives into San Francisco International Airport (SFO). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Japan Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Narita International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Departs from

NRT

Departs from

SFO

9h 18m: 2-4 times a day

8,237 km
5,118 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

374kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
ZIPAIR	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
WestJet	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others

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Closest airports

Tokyo Haneda International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Departs from

HND

Departs from

SFO

9h 31m: 2-4 times a day

8,295 km
5,154 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

537kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777
Alaska Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others

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Cargo flights

Narita International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Departs from

NRT

Departs from

OAK

15h 52m: 1-2 times a week

8,764 km
5,446 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

530kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Most frequent

Tokyo Haneda International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Departs from

HND

Departs from

SJC

17h 28m: 2-4 times a day

9,319 km
5,790 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

394kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Alaska Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others

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Tokyo to Oakland by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Oakland by ship will take about 17 days 8h and departs from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrives into Oakland (USOAK). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. ONE is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Tokyo to Oakland

Port of loading

JPTYO

Port of loading

USOAK

17 days 8h: Every 1-2 weeks

9,892 km
6,146 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

2.42t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PS1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FEASIA22 → APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CNC - JTVS → APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
JPI → APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1 → APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
A06 → TBD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FEASIA8 → APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FEASIA1 → APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PS3 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
JH2 → AP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
PS3 → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
NZJ → PS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
JKN / NZJ → AAS3 / CP4 / PCS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, ONE, OOCL
NZJ → MS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
JTP → HTW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NZJ → PS4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
JSM3 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JSM3 → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Cargo flights

Yokohama to Oakland

Port of loading

JPYOK

Port of loading

USOAK

17 days 11h: Every 1-2 weeks

9,874 km
6,135 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

2.42t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EX1 / TBD / APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, Maersk
JSM / JPX / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → HBB / AAC2 / CPS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
SKT5 → SEA2 & AWE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NW3 / AZTEC / AX3 → MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE, HMM
SKT2 → SEA2 & AWE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CCL - QJX2 & QJX7 \| SJJS - QJK1 → PS4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
NW2 / Andes / AX2 → MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE, HMM
NW3 / AX3 → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
CJ29 → AAC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NW2 / AX2 → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
JP1 / A06 → WC2 / TP8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AZTEC → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SKT2 → AAC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WSA8 / TLP8 → AAC2 / PCN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JTS → PS4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
SKT5 → AAC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KTX4 → PCS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
AME1/TPM → WC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
WC4 / TP5 → WC2 / TP8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WC5 / TP7 → WC2 / TP8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AN2 → WC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TBD → TP8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JTV1 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
JCV → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
CCL - QJX2 & QJX7 \| SJJS - QJK1 → PS6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
JTV1 → PS7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
JTV1 → CP4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE

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Ocean routes from Tokyo to Oakland

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Tokyo to Oakland By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Tokyo to Oakland by Air freight

Quickest air route

Narita International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Closest airports

Tokyo Haneda International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Cargo flights

Narita International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Most frequent

Tokyo Haneda International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Tokyo to Oakland by Container ship

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Tokyo to Oakland

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Yokohama to Oakland

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