How long does it take to ship a container from Chengdu to Indianapolis by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chengdu and Indianapolis is 30 days 5h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at Charleston (USCHS) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Chengdu and Indianapolis?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into Charleston (USCHS) around 30 days 5h later. These services are operated by ZIM, OOCL, HMM, ZIM, Evergreen, HMM, HMM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk, MSC, HMM, Evergreen, Evergreen, MSC, ZIM and HMM.

How long does it take to send cargo from Chengdu to Indianapolis by air freight?

The quickest flight from Chengdu to Indianapolis takes around 22h 41m. Flights depart from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

How often do planes fly between Chengdu and Indianapolis?

Scheduled flights between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Sichuan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 22h 41m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Chengdu and Indianapolis?

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

What is the distance between Chengdu to Indianapolis by ship?

The distance between Chengdu and Indianapolis by cargo ship is 11,595 Nautical Miles (21,473 Kilometres / 13,343 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yantian (CNYTN) and New York (USNYC).

What is the distance between Chengdu to Indianapolis by air?

The distance between Chengdu and Indianapolis by air is around 15,578 Kilometres (9,680 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Chengdu to Indianapolis by sea?

1.29t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chengdu to Indianapolis. 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 Chengdu to Indianapolis?

969kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chengdu to Indianapolis. 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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Chengdu to Indianapolis by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Chengdu to Indianapolis by plane will take about 22h 41m and departs from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and arrives into Indianapolis International Airport (IND). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Sichuan Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport

Departs from

TFU

Departs from

IND

22h 41m: 2-4 times a week

14,503 km
9,011 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

670kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+4 others
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Closest airports

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport

Departs from

CTU

Departs from

IND

1 day 10h: Every 1-2 days

15,578 km
9,680 mi.

2 transfers
No stops

Estimated emissions

969kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+5 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+13 others
Air China	Daily	Boeing 777 Freighter+6 others
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Chengdu to Indianapolis by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Chengdu to Indianapolis by ship will take about 30 days 5h and departs from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrives into Charleston (USCHS). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. ZIM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to Charleston

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

USCHS

30 days 5h: 2-4 times a week

20,868 km
12,967 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

2.02t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Emerald / ZXB	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
SAX / AWE4 / ECX1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
EC2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Amberjack / ZCP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1 → VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FP2 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, ONE
MP2 / MS2 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
CPNW / MPNW / PNW2 → VESPUCCI / AWE1 / ECC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CBX / AWE7 / ECC3 → VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Griffin → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WC3 / TP1 → US1 / TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Lynx → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EC1 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
NWX / EPNW / ANP / PNW3 → VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NWX / EPNW / ANP / PNW3 → SAX / AWE4 / ECX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Chinook / ZNP → Amberjack / ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
Lone Star Express / ZSL → Amberjack / ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
FE5 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming

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Closest seaports

Yantian to New York

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

USNYC

32 days 1h: Every 1-2 days

21,473 km
13,343 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.29t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAX / AWE4 / ECX1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
EC1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
America / Z7S	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
US4 / TP16	Direct	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
MD4 / Dragon	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FP2 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, ONE
NWX / EPNW / ANP / PNW3 → SAX / AWE4 / ECX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
MP2 / MS2 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
EC4 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
NWX / EPNW / ANP / PNW3 → MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CPNW / MPNW / PNW2 → MANB / AWE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Lion → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CBX / AWE7 / ECC3 → MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Jade → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
US3 / TP15 → US2 / TP12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Britannia → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lone Star Express / ZSL → Empire / ZNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
Silk → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1 → MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
NE4 / AE5 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WC3 / TP1 → US2 / TP12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
US4 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP / OCEAN - USEC3 & PSW3 \|\| CMA - CJX \| COSCO - SEA2 & AWE5 \| EMC - PE1 \| OOCL - SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FP2 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
MD4 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
NCS → PE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Ocean routes from Chengdu to Indianapolis

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Air Freight

22h 41m, 2-4 times a week

670kg CO₂e

Container Ship

30 days 5h, 2-4 times a week

2.02t CO₂e

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Closest airports

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