Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Chennai to Charleston by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chennai and Charleston is 42 days 9h. Ships depart from Ennore (INENR) and arrive at Charleston (USCHS) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chennai and Charleston?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Ennore (INENR) and arrive into Charleston (USCHS) around 42 days 9h later. These services are operated by MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Chennai to Charleston by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chennai to Charleston takes around 1 day 1h. Flights depart from Chennai International Airport (MAA) and arrive at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chennai and Charleston?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Etihad Airways and the typical transit time is around 1 day 1h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Chennai and Charleston?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Chennai and Charleston. Cargo flights depart from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) and arrive at Charleston International Airport (CHS) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 9h. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Chennai to Charleston by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chennai and Charleston by cargo ship is 15,765 Nautical Miles (29,197 Kilometres / 18,142 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Chennai (INMAA) and Charleston (USCHS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chennai to Charleston by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chennai and Charleston by air is around 16,108 Kilometres (10,009 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Chennai to Charleston by sea?

Accepted Answer

5.46t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chennai to Charleston. 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 Chennai to Charleston?

Accepted Answer

986kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chennai to Charleston. 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	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AES → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IEX → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SIF → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEWMO → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IEX / ME2 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FCE / FCS2 → AWE4 / ECX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
CCX → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
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Chennai to Charleston By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Chennai to Charleston by Air freight

Quickest air route

Chennai International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Closest airports

Kempegowda International Airport to Charleston International Airport

Chennai to Charleston by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Ennore to Charleston

Closest seaports

Chennai to Charleston

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