Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dubai and Chennai is 25 days 19h. Ships depart from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrive at Chennai (INMAA) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Dubai and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrive into Chennai (INMAA) around 25 days 19h later. These services are operated by Evergreen, CMA CGM, Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Wan Hai, Wan Hai, Wan Hai, Wan Hai, Evergreen, Evergreen, X-Press Feeders, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and Evergreen.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Dubai to Chennai takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Dubai and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Emirates and the typical transit time is around 4hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Dubai and Chennai. Cargo flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 4hrs. Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Dubai to Chennai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dubai and Chennai by cargo ship is 4,909 Nautical Miles (9,091 Kilometres / 5,649 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and Chennai (INMAA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Dubai to Chennai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dubai and Chennai by air is around 2,936 Kilometres (1,825 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

784kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dubai to Chennai. 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 Dubai to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

163kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dubai to Chennai. 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
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Air India Express	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737+2 others
Air India Express	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
SriLankan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AGI → CIX4 → FME	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
C3MAPL → GULFHERC/AS8 → IEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AGI → PRX → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
C3MAPL → PEARLAS1 → TVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AGI → AIS → FCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
AGI → CIX4 → CIX7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AGI → AIS → RMV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
C3MAPL / AGI → PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX → IEX / FCS / FME	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO
AGI → AIS → FCE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AGI → AS1 + AAS2 → FCE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AGI → AS1 + AAS2 / PRX → RMV / CIX7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
GULFEMIR / RGI → BEX2 → IEX / FME	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, Evergreen
IM1 → FM1 → CI3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
IM1 → FM1 → CI7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
IM1 → FM1 → CI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
IM1 → FM1 → TTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
RGI → BEX2 → CIX7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AGI → AS1 + AAS2 / PRX → RMV / CIX7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
IRX → CEX → TTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders
C3MAPL → PEARLAS1 → TVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
GULFEMIR → BEX2 → TVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
RGI → BEX2 → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEANAMRORO	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Bahri
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Dubai to Chennai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Dubai to Chennai by Air freight

Quickest air route

Al Maktoum International Airport to Chennai International Airport

Closest airports

Dubai International Airport to Chennai International Airport

Cargo flights

Abu Dhabi International Airport to Chennai International Airport

Dubai to Chennai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Jebel Ali to Chennai

Most frequent

Jebel Ali to Ennore

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