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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chennai and Shenzhen is 10 days 21h. Ships depart from Kattupalli (INKAT) and arrive at Da Chan Bay (CNDCB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Chennai and Shenzhen?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Kattupalli (INKAT) and arrive into Da Chan Bay (CNDCB) around 10 days 21h later. These services are operated by ONE and ZIM.

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

The quickest flight from Chennai to Shenzhen takes around 5h 56m. Flights depart from Chennai International Airport (MAA) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

How often do planes fly between Chennai and Shenzhen?

Scheduled flights between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Cathay Pacific, Thai Airways, Thai Lion Air, AirAsia, Scoot, IndiGo, Air India, Singapore Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines and Malaysia Airlines and the typical transit time is around 5h 56m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Chennai and Shenzhen. Cargo flights depart from Chennai International Airport (MAA) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 5h 56m. Cathay Pacific operates on this route.

What is the distance between Chennai to Shenzhen by ship?

The distance between Chennai and Shenzhen by cargo ship is 3,481 Nautical Miles (6,446 Kilometres / 4,005 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Chennai (INMAA) and Yantian (CNYTN).

What is the distance between Chennai to Shenzhen by air?

The distance between Chennai and Shenzhen by air is around 3,913 Kilometres (2,432 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

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

515kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chennai to Shenzhen. 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 Chennai to Shenzhen?

233kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chennai to Shenzhen. 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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5h 56m, 1-2 times a day

204kg CO₂e

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10 days 21h, Every 1-2 weeks

553kg CO₂e

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Chennai to Shenzhen by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Chennai to Shenzhen by plane will take about 5h 56m and departs from Chennai International Airport (MAA) and arrives into Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. Cathay Pacific is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

Chennai International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Departs from

MAA

Departs from

HKG

5h 56m: 1-2 times a day

3,719 km
2,311 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

204kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay PacificFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+5 others
Thai Lion Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
AirAsia	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Scoot	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-8+2 others
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Air India	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+3 others
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
Royal Brunei Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Malaysia Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others

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Closest airports

Chennai International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Departs from

MAA

Departs from

SZX

12h 21m: 2-4 times a week

3,913 km
2,432 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

233kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Thai Lion Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+3 others
AirAsia	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Longhao AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747 Freighter+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others

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Chennai to Shenzhen by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Chennai to Shenzhen by ship will take about 10 days 21h and departs from Kattupalli (INKAT) and arrives into Da Chan Bay (CNDCB). 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

Kattupalli to Da Chan Bay

Port of loading

INKAT

Port of loading

CNDCB

10 days 21h: Every 1-2 weeks

5,707 km
3,546 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

553kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FIM / IOM	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
QSI → SXT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
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Closest seaports

Chennai to Yantian

Port of loading

INMAA

Port of loading

CNYTN

17 days 3h: Every 2-4 weeks

6,446 km
4,005 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

515kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FCE / FCS2 → AWE7 / ECC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FCS3 → ECC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
FCE / FCS2 → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
CCX → FE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CCX → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FCE / CCX / FCS2 → AAS2 / CP1 / PCS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, ONE
FCS3 → PCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FCS3 → ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FCE / CCX / FCS2 → AAS3 / CP4 / PCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, ONE
CCX → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FCE / FCS2 → AWE3 / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FCE / FCS2 → AEU7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FCE / FCS2 → SEA2 & AWE5 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FCE / FCS2 → AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FCS3 → LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FCS3 → SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CCX → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FCE / FCS2 → ESA / TLA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FCE / FCS2 → AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FCE / FCS2 → AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CCX → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FCE / FCS2 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FCE / FCS2 → AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FCE / FCS2 → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CCX → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CCX → FE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CCX → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Most frequent

Chennai to Shekou

Port of loading

INMAA

Port of loading

CNSHK

14 days 1h: 1-2 times a week

5,913 km
3,674 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

507kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CI9 / FCS3 / SIS3 / INTERA - CI9 \| OOCL - FCS3 \| SKR - SIS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, OOCL, KCN, Namsung, Sinokor
CIE / FIE1 / FIX / IFX2 / SINO - CIE \| SITC - FIE1 \| SLS - FIX \| TSL - IFX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, Sinotrans, Sinokor, SITC, SLS
CCX → KCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ICI3 / CI3 → CI6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
CCX → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CI9 / SIS3 → CI6 / SIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Sinokor
FCE → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CI9 → NS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
ICI3 / CCX / CI3 → NS1 / JS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia, ONE
ICI3 / CCX → NFS / KCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, ONE
CI9 / INTERA - CI9 \| OOCL - FCS3 \| SKR - SIS3 → NFS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Namsung
CI3 → JH2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
CCX → KCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CCX → AG3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CI9 / FCS3 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, OOCL
FCE / ICI3 / FCS2 / CI3 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, OOCL, COSCO, Interasia
FCS3 → ME4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FCE / FCS2 → MEX5 / ME4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Ocean routes from Chennai to Shenzhen

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Chennai to Shenzhen By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Chennai to Shenzhen by Air freight

Quickest air route

Chennai International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Closest airports

Chennai International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Chennai to Shenzhen by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Kattupalli to Da Chan Bay

Closest seaports

Chennai to Yantian

Most frequent

Chennai to Shekou

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