Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Karachi and Chennai is 11 days 6h. Ships depart from Karachi (PKKHI) and arrive at Kattupalli (INKAT) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Karachi and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Karachi (PKKHI) and arrive into Kattupalli (INKAT) around 11 days 6h later. These services are operated by HMM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Karachi to Chennai takes around 8h 50m. Flights depart from Jinnah International Airport (KHI) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Karachi and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jinnah International Airport (KHI) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by YTO Cargo Airlines and the typical transit time is around 8h 50m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Karachi and Chennai. Cargo flights depart from Jinnah International Airport (KHI) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 8h 50m. YTO Cargo Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Karachi to Chennai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Karachi and Chennai by cargo ship is 1,778 Nautical Miles (3,292 Kilometres / 2,046 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Karachi (PKKHI) and Kattupalli (INKAT).

Question 7

What is the distance between Karachi to Chennai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Karachi and Chennai by air is around 7,319 Kilometres (4,548 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jinnah International Airport (KHI) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

236kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Karachi 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 Karachi to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

518kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Karachi 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
YTO Cargo AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 757-200 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ICX / FIM	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, CSTAR
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