Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Kolkata and Dakar is 63 days 1h. Ships depart from Kolkata (INCCU) and arrive at Dakar (SNDKR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Kolkata and Dakar?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Kolkata (INCCU) and arrive into Dakar (SNDKR) around 63 days 1h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Kolkata to Dakar takes around 20h 43m. Flights depart from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and arrive at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Kolkata and Dakar?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 20h 43m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Kolkata and Dakar. Cargo flights depart from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and arrive at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 20h 43m. Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Kolkata to Dakar by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kolkata and Dakar by cargo ship is 15,131 Nautical Miles (28,023 Kilometres / 17,412 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Kolkata (INCCU) and Dakar (SNDKR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Kolkata to Dakar by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kolkata and Dakar by air is around 10,958 Kilometres (6,809 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.78t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Kolkata to Dakar. 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 Kolkata to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

522kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Kolkata to Dakar. 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
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
COLOMBO/KOLKATA → AES → NWC MOR WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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