Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Dhaka to Kolkata by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dhaka and Kolkata is 11 days 11h. Ships depart from Chittagong (BDCGP) and arrive at Kolkata (INCCU) with scheduled departures Daily.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Dhaka and Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart daily from Chittagong (BDCGP) and arrive into Kolkata (INCCU) around 11 days 11h later. These services are operated by X-Press Feeders, X-Press Feeders, Samudera, COSCO, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, X-Press Feeders, COSCO, MSC, SITC, AC Lines, PIL, ONE, SITC, X-Press Feeders, RCL and X-Press Feeders.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Dhaka to Kolkata by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Dhaka to Kolkata takes around 57min. Flights depart from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and arrive at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Dhaka and Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by IndiGo, Biman Bangladesh Airlines and US-Bangla Airlines and the typical transit time is around 57min.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Dhaka and Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Dhaka to Kolkata by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 4h 43m to send cargo via road from Dhaka and Kolkata. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Dhaka to Kolkata by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dhaka and Kolkata by cargo ship is 3,080 Nautical Miles (5,704 Kilometres / 3,544 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mongla (BDMGL) and Kolkata (INCCU).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Dhaka to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dhaka and Kolkata by road is 341 Kilometres (212 Miles) and will typically take around 4h 43m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Dhaka to Kolkata by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dhaka and Kolkata by air is around 239 Kilometres (149 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Dhaka to Kolkata by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.25t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dhaka to Kolkata. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Dhaka to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

9kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dhaka to Kolkata. 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
IndiGo	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Biman Bangladesh Airlines	1-2 times a day	De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8 Dash 8
US-Bangla Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
UBB → CKX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders
SCX4 → SKX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders
BGXa → CALEX Loop 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Samudera
YCX → SF7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
CHITTAGONG2 → Colombo/Kolkata3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CHITTAGONG2 → COLOMBO/KOLKATA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CHITTAGONG → Colombo/Kolkata3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CHITTAGONG → COLOMBO/KOLKATA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CHITTAGONG2 → Colombo/Kolkata Feeder 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SCX4 → SKX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders
→ SF7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
CHITTAGONG → Colombo/Kolkata Feeder 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CBX → MIM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	SITC
BGX → CALEX Loop 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	AC Lines, Samudera
BD1 → CASa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
BAS / BD1 → 9SO / KKS/CAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, PIL
CBX2 → MIM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	SITC
SCX2 → SKX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders
→ RCH8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
SCX2 → SKX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BD2 → CASa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
BD2 → KKS/CAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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