How long does it take to ship a container from India to United States by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between India and United States is 31 days. Ships depart from Mundra (INMUN) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

How regularly do container ships travel between India and United States?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Mundra (INMUN) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 31 days later. These services are operated by Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, ONE, MSC, ONE, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Maersk, ONE, COSCO, ONE, COSCO, MSC, ONE, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, Evergreen and Maersk.

How long does it take to send cargo from India to United States by air freight?

The quickest flight from India to United States takes around 15h 10m. Flights depart from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

How often do planes fly between India and United States?

Scheduled flights between Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air India and Singapore Airlines and the typical transit time is around 15h 10m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between India and United States?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between India and United States. Cargo flights depart from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and arrive at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 20h 20m. Suparna Airlines and Cathay Pacific operates on this route.

What is the distance between India to United States by ship?

The distance between India and United States by cargo ship is 11,953 Nautical Miles (22,137 Kilometres / 13,755 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mundra (INMUN) and New York (USNYC).

What is the distance between India to United States by air?

The distance between India and United States by air is around 12,592 Kilometres (7,824 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from India to United States by sea?

1.47t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from India to United States. 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 India to United States?

857kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from India to United States. 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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India to United States by Air freight

The quickest way to get from India to United States by plane will take about 15h 10m and departs from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and arrives into San Francisco International Airport (SFO). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. Air India is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Departs from

CCU

Departs from

SFO

15h 10m: 1-2 times a day

12,592 km
7,824 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

857kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air India	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
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Cargo flights

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Departs from

BOM

Departs from

ANC

20h 20m: Every 1-2 days

11,431 km
7,103 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

726kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Suparna AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
Cathay PacificFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
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Most frequent

Indira Gandhi International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

Departs from

DEL

Departs from

EWR

16h 37m: 1-2 times a day

11,778 km
7,318 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

490kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Air India	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Air France	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+4 others
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+2 others
LOT	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+5 others

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India to United States by Container ship

The quickest way to get from India to United States by ship will take about 31 days and departs from Mundra (INMUN) and arrives into New York (USNYC). There are vessels departing every 1-2 days on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Mundra to New York

Port of loading

INMUN

Port of loading

USNYC

31 days: Every 1-2 days

22,137 km
13,755 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.47t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TPI / HL - TPI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
INDUSA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
INDAMEX / IPE / IEX	Direct	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
IPE2 / IAX / WIN	Direct	1-2 times a week	ONE, COSCO, HMM
Indus Express → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIP → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Malabar → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEWA → HL - TPI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
PROTEA → HL - TPI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / CPX3 + PCS1 → INDAMEX / IPE / IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
IOS / ME1 → TPI / HL - TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → INDAMEX / IPE / IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
MESAWA → HL - TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IOM → AT4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AS1 + AAS2 → IPE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CIP → WIN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CI1 → IPE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ARABIAN SEA SHUTTLE → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IOM → AT4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KGS → IPE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
GULFJJS1 → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
GULFEMIR → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
IPE2 → IPE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MIDAS1 → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BIGEX4 → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → INDAMEX / IPE / IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → INDAMEX / IPE / IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
EAX6 → IPE / IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
MIDAS2 → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CIX5 → SAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIX5 → SAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AIS → AWE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CIX5 → NUE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → MSC - Empire \| ZIM - ZNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Most frequent

Mundra to Savannah

Port of loading

INMUN

Port of loading

USSAV

32 days 7h: Every 1-2 days

22,141 km
13,758 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

2.37t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Indus Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TPI / HL - TPI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
INDAMEX / IPE / IEX	Direct	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
INDUSA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IPE2 / IAX / WIN	Direct	1-2 times a week	ONE, COSCO, HMM
INDUSA → Indus Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NCI → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AGI → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
Indus Express → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEWA → HL - TPI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / CPX3 + PCS1 → INDAMEX / IPE / IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
ICE → EC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PROTEA → HL - TPI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IOM → AT4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Malabar → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIP → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AS1 + AAS2 → IPE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CIP → WIN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
IOS / ME1 → TPI / HL - TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → INDAMEX / IPE / IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
MESAWA → HL - TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CI1 → IPE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
IOM → AT4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ARABIAN SEA SHUTTLE → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KGS → IPE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MEWA → TP16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Air Freight

15h 10m, 1-2 times a day

857kg CO₂e

Container Ship

31 days, Every 1-2 days

1.47t CO₂e

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There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Mundra (INMUN) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 31 days later. These services are operated by Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, ONE, MSC, ONE, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Maersk, ONE, COSCO, ONE, COSCO, MSC, ONE, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, Evergreen and Maersk.

India to United States By Air freight, Container ship or Road

India to United States by Air freight

Quickest air route

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Cargo flights

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Most frequent

Indira Gandhi International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

India to United States by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Mundra to New York

Most frequent

Mundra to Savannah

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