One of the most common questions we receive is 'how long will it take for my car to arrive?' Shipping times from Japan vary significantly depending on the destination. This guide provides estimated transit times to major ports worldwide.
Australia and New Zealand
Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane: 20–30 days. Fremantle (Perth): 25–35 days. Auckland, New Zealand: 18–25 days. Wellington: 20–28 days. Christchurch (Lyttelton): 22–30 days.
South Asia
Colombo, Sri Lanka: 10–14 days. Chittagong, Bangladesh: 15–22 days. Karachi, Pakistan: 18–25 days. Mumbai, India: 15–20 days.
East Africa
Mombasa, Kenya: 25–35 days. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: 25–35 days. For landlocked countries like Uganda, Rwanda, and Zambia, add 5–10 days for transit from Mombasa or Dar es Salaam.
Southern Africa
Durban, South Africa: 30–40 days. Maputo, Mozambique: 30–40 days. For landlocked countries like Zambia and Zimbabwe, add transit time from Durban or Dar es Salaam.
Middle East
Dubai, UAE: 20–28 days. Dammam, Saudi Arabia: 25–32 days. Muscat, Oman: 22–30 days.
Southeast Asia
Manila, Philippines: 10–15 days. Bangkok, Thailand: 12–18 days. Singapore: 10–14 days. Jakarta, Indonesia: 12–18 days.
Factors Affecting Shipping Time
These are estimated transit times and actual times may vary. Factors include vessel schedules, port congestion, weather conditions, and customs processing. RoRo vessels generally have more frequent departures than container ships. We will provide you with the expected departure and arrival dates once your booking is confirmed.
Total Time from Purchase to Delivery
In addition to shipping time, allow 1–2 weeks for vehicle preparation and documentation in Japan, plus 1–2 weeks for customs clearance at the destination port. Total time from purchase to delivery is typically 6–10 weeks depending on the destination.
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