Guangzhou to Chennai By Air freight, Container ship or Road
See the best way to ship your freight from Guangzhou, China to Chennai, India by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.
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Air Freight
Hong Kong International Airport to Chennai International Airport
Duration / Frequency
5h 38m, 1-2 times a day
Emissions
234kg CO₂e
Container Ship
Shekou to Chennai
Duration / Frequency
8 days 9h, Every 1-2 days
Emissions
414kg CO₂e
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Guangzhou to Chennai by Air freight
The quickest way to get from Guangzhou to Chennai by plane will take about 5h 38m and departs from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrives into Chennai International Airport (MAA). 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
Hong Kong International Airport to Chennai International Airport
The quickest way to get from Guangzhou to Chennai by ship will take about 8 days 9h and departs from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrives into Chennai (INMAA). There are vessels departing every 1-2 days on this route. SITC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.
More about shipping cargo and freight from Guangzhou to Chennai by Air, Ocean and Road
The shortest shipping time by sea between Guangzhou and Chennai is 8 days 9h. Ships depart from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive at Chennai (INMAA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.
There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive into Chennai (INMAA) around 8 days 9h later. These services are operated by SITC, TS Lines, Wan Hai, Wan Hai, Interasia, COSCO, Interasia, Interasia, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Interasia, Wan Hai, Wan Hai, CNC Line, CNC Line, Wan Hai, Interasia, CNC Line and CMA CGM.
The quickest flight from Guangzhou to Chennai takes around 5h 38m. Flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).
Scheduled flights between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Air Cargo and Royal Brunei Airlines and the typical transit time is around 5h 38m.
Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Guangzhou and Chennai. Cargo flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 5h 38m. Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Air Cargo operates on this route.
The distance between Guangzhou and Chennai by cargo ship is 3,050 Nautical Miles (5,650 Kilometres / 3,510 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shekou (CNSHK) and Chennai (INMAA).
The distance between Guangzhou and Chennai by air is around 3,702 Kilometres (2,301 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).
414kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Guangzhou 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.
404kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Guangzhou 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.
